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sheepskin in German

sheepskin in German is Schaffell, Schafsleder, Schafspelz — sheepskin means the hide of a sheep, especially tanned with the wool left on, used for clothing, rugs, or bookbinding.

sheepskin in German

Schaffell
noun
(uncountable) The skin of a sheep, especially an adult sheep, and especially when used to make parchment or in bookbinding.
Schafsleder
noun
(uncountable) The skin of a sheep, especially an adult sheep, and especially when used to make parchment or in bookbinding.
Schafspelz
noun
(uncountable) The skin of a sheep, especially an adult sheep, and especially when used to make parchment or in bookbinding.
Schafleder
noun
(uncountable) The skin of a sheep, especially an adult sheep, and especially when used to make parchment or in bookbinding.
Schafsfell
noun
(uncountable) The skin of a sheep, especially an adult sheep, and especially when used to make parchment or in bookbinding.

What does "sheepskin" mean?

  1. noun The hide of a sheep, especially tanned with the wool left on, used for clothing, rugs, or bookbinding.
    "She lined her boots with soft sheepskin for the winter."
  2. noun Informal American term for a diploma or degree certificate.
    "After four years of study, he finally had his sheepskin framed on the wall."

sheepskin in a sentence

  • She lined her boots with soft sheepskin for the winter.
  • After four years of study, he finally had his sheepskin framed on the wall.

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What is "sheepskin" in German?

"sheepskin" in German is Schaffell, Schafsleder, Schafspelz. sheepskin means: The hide of a sheep, especially tanned with the wool left on, used for clothing, rugs, or bookbinding.

How do you use "sheepskin" in a sentence?

Example: "She lined her boots with soft sheepskin for the winter." In German, "sheepskin" is Schaffell, Schafsleder, Schafspelz.

Are there other ways to say "sheepskin" in German?

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "sheepskin": Schaffell, Schafsleder, Schafspelz, Schafleder, Schafsfell.

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