German Word · Intermediate
Schiefer
shale, slate
Pronunciation: /ˈʃiːfɐ/
Meaning
shale, slate
Example
sich einen Schiefer einziehen
to get a splinter into one's finger by accident
Practice tips
- Practice Schiefer 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.