Nomen

der Schein

Translation

bill, certificate, appearance, shine

Ich habe einen Fünfzig-Euro-Schein.

I have a fifty-euro bill.

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.

((to have)) ((a bill)) to have a bill I have a fifty-euro bill.

Der Schein trügt. Appearances are deceiving. Appearances are often deceiving.

Synonyms: Geldschein (bill); Bescheinigung (certificate); Anschein (appearance)

From Old High German 'scīn', meaning 'shine, light, appearance'. Related to the verb 'scheinen' (to shine, to seem).

A bill ('Schein') has a shiny ('Schein') appearance ('Schein'). The word connects light, appearance, and paper documents.