die Schichten
Translation
layers, strata, shifts (work)
Examples
Der Kuchen hat mehrere Schichten.
The cake has several layers.
Die Arbeiter arbeiten in drei Schichten.
The workers work in three shifts.
Die Gesellschaft hat verschiedene soziale Schichten.
Society has different social strata.
Grammar Patterns
in Schichten arbeiten to work in shifts The nurses work in shifts.
aus mehreren Schichten bestehen to consist of several layers The Earth's atmosphere consists of several layers.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Lagen, Ebenen; Arbeitsschichten, Dienste
Etymology
From Middle High German 'schicht' (order, arrangement), related to 'geschehen' (to happen).
Memory Tips
Think of 'sheets' of paper stacked in layers, or a work 'sheet' for your shift. The sound is similar.