How the word "der Schatten" is translated into English
Lass uns im Schatten unter dem Baum sitzen.
[ˈlaːs ˈʊns ˈɪm ˈʃatn̩ ˈʊntɐ ˈdeːm ˈbaʊ̯m ˈzɪtsn̩.]
Let's sit in the shade under the tree.
Diese Pflanze mag keinen Schatten, sie braucht viel Sonne.
[ˈdiːzə ˈpflantsə ˈmaːk ˈkaɪ̯nən ˈʃatn̩, ˈziː ˈbraʊ̯xt ˈfiːl ˈzɔnə.]
This plant doesn't like shade; it needs a lot of sun.
Abends wirft der Baum lange Schatten auf die Terrasse.
[ˈaːbn̩ts ˈvɪrft deːɐ ˈbaʊ̯m ˈlaŋə ˈʃatn̩ ˈaʊ̯f ˈdiː tɛˈrasə.]
In the evening, the tree casts long shadows on the patio.
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