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skull in German

skull in German is Schädel, Kranium, Totenkopf — skull means the bony structure that forms the head, enclosing the brain.

skull in German

Schädel
noun
(skeleton) The main bones of the head considered as a unit; including the cranium, facial bones, and mandible.
Kranium
noun
(skeleton) The main bones of the head considered as a unit; including the cranium, facial bones, and mandible.
Totenkopf
noun
These bones as a symbol for death; death's-head.
Schädel
noun
These bones as a symbol for death; death's-head.

What does "skull" mean?

  1. noun The bony structure that forms the head, enclosing the brain.
    "He wore a helmet to protect his skull while cycling downhill."
  2. noun The skull as a symbol representing death.
    "The bottle had a skull on the label to warn people it was poison."
  3. noun Informal for the mind or brain.
    "Use your skull and think before you answer."
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skull in a sentence

  • He wore a helmet to protect his skull while cycling downhill.
  • The X-ray showed a hairline fracture in his skull.
  • The bottle had a skull on the label to warn people it was poison.
  • He drew a small skull on his notebook because he liked spooky designs.

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What is "skull" in German?
"skull" in German is Schädel, Kranium, Totenkopf. skull means: The bony structure that forms the head, enclosing the brain.
How do you use "skull" in a sentence?
Example: "He wore a helmet to protect his skull while cycling downhill." In German, "skull" is Schädel, Kranium, Totenkopf.
Are there other ways to say "skull" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "skull": Schädel, Kranium, Totenkopf.
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