German Word · Intermediate
Schicksal
someone's destiny, fate
Pronunciation: /ˈʃɪk.zaːl/
Meaning
someone's destiny, fate
Example
Das Buch beschreibt die Schicksale von zehn Frauen aus verschiedenen Gesellschaftsschichten im frühen 20. Jahrhundert.
The book portrays the life stories of ten women from different social classes in the early 20th century.
Practice tips
- Practice Schicksal 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.