A2Vocabulary
Schiene
In German
Schiene
SHEE-neh
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Don't Get Confused!
❌ Looks like
Sheen
In English means: "A soft luster on a surface"
✅ Actually means
Schiene
Rail (railway); splint (medical)
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Memory Tip
A German 'Schiene' is a hard 'rail' or 'splint', not a soft 'sheen'. Think metal tracks or medical support, not a glossy finish.
Example Sentences
1
Der Zug fährt auf den Schienen.
The train runs on the rails.
2
Er bekam eine Schiene für seinen gebrochenen Arm.
He got a splint for his broken arm.