German Word · Intermediate
Schatz
treasure
Pronunciation: /ʃat͡s/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "treasure".
Example
Auf ihrem Grab da steht eine Linde, / drin pfeifen die Vögel und Abendwinde, / und drunter sitzt, auf dem grünen Platz, / der Müllersknecht mit seinem Schatz.
On their grave a lime-tree grows, / Where birds and evening breezes whistle, / And on the turf beneath it sit / The miller-lad and his love.
Practice tips
- Practice Schatz out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.