This is the 10927th most frequent German word.
schaf
Sheep.
In this context, 'Schaf' retains its literal meaning but refers to a soft toy modeled after a sheep.
Ich habe ein kuscheliges Schaf als Plüschtier.
I have a cuddly sheep as a plush toy.
Here, 'Schaf' is used as a noun referring to the animal, specifically a sheep.
Das Schaf weidet friedlich auf der Weide.
The sheep grazes peacefully on the meadow.
In this sentence, 'Schaf' is employed metaphorically to describe someone acting uncritically or without independent thought, akin to the behavior of sheep.