Der Gemeinderat startete ein Programm, um tausend Bäume zu pflanzen.
English: The local council launched a scheme to plant a thousand trees.
Schema /ʃˈeːmɑː/ · noun · CEFR B2. German translation of "scheme".
See also: Vocabulary entry (German)
- Source term
- scheme
- Translation
- Schema
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Part of speech
- noun
- Image
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Article, Gender & Forms
German article/gender note: learn this word with the article "das".
| Dictionary form | Schema |
|---|---|
| Article | das |
| Gender/article class | neuter |
| Plural | varies by noun |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + verb + das Schema
- Examples
- Das ist das Schema.
- Tip
- Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.
Example Sentences
Ihr kluger Plan, Wasser zu sparen, hat die Nachbarn beeindruckt.
English: Her clever scheme for saving water has impressed the neighbours.
Wenn dieses Konzept funktioniert, könnte die Firma ihren Gewinn verdoppeln.
English: If this scheme works, the company could double its profits.
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