der Schein
Translation
banknote, certificate, appearance, shine
Examples
Ich habe einen Fünfzig-Euro-Schein.
I have a fifty-euro note.
Der Schein trügt oft.
Appearances are often deceiving.
Man braucht einen Schein für diesen Kurs.
You need a certificate for this course.
Der Schein der Lampe ist hell.
The light from the lamp is bright.
Grammar Patterns
((to have)) ((a banknote)) to have a banknote I have a fifty-euro note.
Der Schein trügt. Appearances are deceiving. Appearances are often deceiving.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Geldschein (banknote); Bescheinigung (certificate); Anschein (appearance)
Etymology
From Old High German 'scīn', meaning 'shine, light, appearance'. Related to the verb 'scheinen' (to shine, to seem).
Memory Tips
A banknote ('Schein') has a shiny ('Schein') appearance ('Schein'). The word connects light, appearance, and paper documents.