protector / schooner
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protector / cover
A protective pad or cover that protects something from dirt, wear, or damage. Often used for furniture, floors, or book covers.
Damit der neue Holztisch keine Kratzer bekommt, legen wir einen Schoner darauf.
So that the new wooden table doesn't get scratched, we put a protector on it.
'Der Schoner' (the protector) is derived from the verb 'schonen' (to spare/protect), which means 'schützen' (to protect) or 'vorsichtig behandeln' (to handle carefully). So a 'Schoner' is something that protects or spares a surface or object.
Um den Boden zu schonen, haben wir Filzgleiter unter die Stühle geklebt.
To protect the floor, we stuck felt glides under the chairs.
When furniture, floors, or books are being discussed, 'Schoner' always means a protective cover. Typical compounds are 'Tischschoner' (table protector), 'Matratzenschoner' (mattress protector), or 'Buchschoner' (book cover/protector).
Meine Großmutter legt immer einen durchsichtigen Schoner auf die Tischdecke.
My grandmother always puts a transparent protector on the tablecloth.
In a sports context, especially in soccer, 'Schoner' is the short form of 'Schienbeinschoner' (shin guards). These protect the players' legs.
Vor dem Spiel müssen alle Spieler ihre Schoner anlegen.
Before the game, all players have to put on their shin guards.
In conversations about ships, harbors, or the sea, 'Schoner' refers to a specific type of sailing ship with at least two masts.
Der alte Schoner wurde restauriert und kann nun für Ausflüge gebucht werden.
The old schooner was restored and can now be booked for excursions.
edition / condition
'die Auflage' and 'der Schoner' can both refer to something that lies on or under something. Here, 'die Auflage' means more the surface or place on which a component rests. The word is more natural in engineering and construction. 'Der Schoner', on the other hand, is a protective cover or protective pad, for example for furniture, floors, or books. The words can be confused because a 'Schoner' can lie on something like an 'Auflage'. The difference is: 'Auflage' emphasizes resting on or supporting something, while 'Schoner' emphasizes protection.
Amira legt einen Schoner auf den Tisch, damit keine Kratzer entstehen.
Amira puts a protector on the table so that it does not get scratched.
Beim Einbau muss die Auflage des Balkens sauber und gerade sein.
During installation, the support surface of the beam must be clean and straight.