der Scheffel

C1

a bushel

English meaning
a bushel
Gender
der — masculine
Plural
die Scheffel
Vocabulary package
Measurements & Units

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Scheffel in a sentence

Ein Scheffel ist ein altes Getreidemaß.

A bushel is an old grain measure.

Declension of der Scheffel

CaseSingularPlural
Nominativeder Scheffeldie Scheffel
Accusativeden Scheffeldie Scheffel
Dativedem Scheffelden Scheffeln
Genitivedes Scheffelsder Scheffel

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Questions about Scheffel

Is it der, die or das Scheffel?

It is der Scheffel — Scheffel is masculine. In the plural it becomes die Scheffel.

What is the plural of Scheffel?

The plural of der Scheffel is die Scheffel.

What is the genitive of Scheffel?

The genitive singular is des Scheffels. The dative plural is den Scheffeln.

What does Scheffel mean in English?

der Scheffel means "a bushel". For example: "Ein Scheffel ist ein altes Getreidemaß." — "A bushel is an old grain measure."

What level is Scheffel in German?

Scheffel is a C1 word — c1 — advanced. It belongs to the measurements & units vocabulary.

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