das Schach, -s
chess
The German word "Schach" is a noun meaning “chess”, the strategic board game. The word itself doesn’t break down into smaller words in modern usage, but its origin traces back to the Persian word "shah," meaning "king" (a key piece in the game).
Similar words/related concepts:
- "Schachspiel" (chess game)
- "Dame" (checkers, another board game)
- "Kartenspiel" (card game)
Difference:
"Schach" specifically refers to the game of chess, a complex two-player strategy game involving check, checkmate, and positioning of pieces, whereas words like "Dame" or "Kartenspiel" refer to entirely different games with different rules and objectives.
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Examples
Wir spielen heute Schach.noun
We are playing chess today.
Beim Schach braucht man Ruhe und Konzentration.noun
In chess you need calm and concentration.
Im Kurs erklärte der Trainer gestern die Grundregeln von Schach.noun
In the course the coach explained the basic rules of chess.
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