Schichten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Schichten" is mainly used as verb meaning "stack", "layer" or "pile". It is also used as noun.

Essential properties of "Schichten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Verb

  • Infinitive: schichten
  • Simple past: schichtete
  • Participle: geschichtet

See full conjugation of schichten

regulartransitive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Properties as Noun

  • Gender: feminine
  • Singular: die Schichten
  • Plural: die Schichten

Meanings of "Schichten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To stack or layer objects"

"Schichten", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er begann, die Bücher ordentlich zu schichten.He began to stack the books neatly.
  2. Wir müssen die Kisten im Lagerhaus schichten.We need to stack the boxes in the warehouse.
  3. Die Erde wurde in Schichten geschichtet.The earth was layered in strata.

2.) "Work shifts or specific time periods"

"Schichten", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er arbeitet in Schichten bei der Fabrik.He works in shifts at the factory.
  2. Die Schichten wechseln alle acht Stunden.The shifts change every eight hours.
  3. In der Klinik gibt es Schichten rund um die Uhr.In the clinic, there are shifts around the clock.
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