No. 699 in German
schloss
"Schloss" means "castle" or "palace" in English.
In a sentence
Das Schloss ist ein wunderschönes Gebäude.
The castle is a beautiful building.
Here, 'Schloss' is used as a noun meaning 'castle', referring to a large and stately building.
Sie schloss die Tür hinter sich.
She closed the door behind her.
In this context, 'schloss' is the past tense form of the verb 'schließen', meaning 'closed'.
Das Schloss am Fahrrad war gebrochen.
The lock on the bicycle was broken.
Here, 'Schloss' refers to a 'lock', a device used for securing something.
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