Schuppen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Schuppen" is mainly used as noun meaning "shed", "shack" or "outbuilding". It is also used as verb.

Essential properties of "Schuppen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Noun

  • Gender: masculine
  • Singular: der Schuppen
  • Plural: die Schuppen

Properties as Verb

  • Infinitive: schuppen
  • Simple past: schuppte
  • Participle: geschuppt

See full conjugation of schuppen

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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.

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Small storage building"

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

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Im Garten steht ein kleiner Schuppen für die Werkzeuge.There is a small shed in the garden for tools.
  2. Der alte Schuppen muss renoviert werden.The old shed needs to be renovated.
  3. Wir lagern das Holz im Schuppen hinter dem Haus.We store the wood in the shed behind the house.

2.) "To shed skin/hair in flakes"

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

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Haut beginnt sich zu schuppen.The skin begins to flake.
  2. Nach dem Sonnenbrand schuppt sich die Haut.After the sunburn, the skin flakes off.
  3. Der Hund schuppt stark im Frühling.The dog sheds a lot in spring.

3.) "Flakes of skin/scalp"

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

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat Schuppen auf der Kopfhaut.He has dandruff on his scalp.
  2. Spezielle Shampoos helfen gegen Schuppen.Special shampoos help against dandruff.
  3. Im Winter bekomme ich oft Schuppen.In winter, I often get dandruff.
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