Schiffchen

dasNoun

little ship; paper boat

English translations

  1. 01

    little ship

Word details

German meaning
Eine kleine, schiffähnliche Form, oft in der Weberei oder als Dekoration verwendet.
English meaning
Small boat, shuttle
Synonym
Boot
German example
Das Schiffchen gleitet durch die Wellen.
English example
The small boat glides through the waves.
Type
Noun
Article
das
Singular Form
das Schiffchen
Plural Form
die Schiffchen

Example sentences with “Schiffchen”

  1. Wir lassen Schiffchen im Bach schwimmen. (We are floating little paper boats in the brook.)

Frequently asked questions

What is a 'Schiffchen' in medical terms?

It can also refer to a specific type of surgical instrument or a small boat-shaped container.