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umbrella in German

umbrella in German is Regenschirm, Schirm, Sonnenschirm — umbrella means a portable folding frame covered in fabric, held overhead to give shelter from rain or sun.

umbrella in German

Regenschirm
noun
A cloth-covered frame used for protection against rain or sun.
Schirm
noun
A cloth-covered frame used for protection against rain or sun.
Sonnenschirm
noun
A cloth-covered frame used for protection against rain or sun.
Schirm
noun
(figurative) Anything that provides similar protection.
Dach
noun
(figurative) Anything that provides similar overarching coverage of a range of concepts, purposes, groups, etc.
Regenschirm
noun
(figurative) Anything that provides similar overarching coverage of a range of concepts, purposes, groups, etc.

What does "umbrella" mean?

  1. noun A portable folding frame covered in fabric, held overhead to give shelter from rain or sun.
    "She opened her umbrella as the first drops of rain began to fall."
  2. noun A broad category or organization that covers a range of smaller groups, ideas, or purposes.
    "The charity operates as an umbrella for several smaller local causes."
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umbrella in a sentence

  • She opened her umbrella as the first drops of rain began to fall.
  • They shared one umbrella to stay dry on the walk home.
  • The charity operates as an umbrella for several smaller local causes.
  • All these regulations fall under the umbrella of consumer protection law.

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What is "umbrella" in German?

"umbrella" in German is Regenschirm, Schirm, Sonnenschirm. umbrella means: A portable folding frame covered in fabric, held overhead to give shelter from rain or sun.

How do you use "umbrella" in a sentence?

Example: "She opened her umbrella as the first drops of rain began to fall." In German, "umbrella" is Regenschirm, Schirm, Sonnenschirm.

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

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "umbrella": Regenschirm, Schirm, Sonnenschirm, Dach.

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