die Schutzhülle
protective cover
A cover that protects an object or something else from damage, dirt, or other external influences.
EXAMPLE
Für mein Handy habe ich eine robuste Schutzhülle gekauft.
I bought a sturdy protective cover for my phone.
die Schutzhülle
protective cover
die Schutzhülle, die Schutzhüllen
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Schutzhülle, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Schutzhüllen |
| genitive | der Schutzhülle |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Schutzhülle | die Schutzhüllen |
| accusative | die Schutzhülle | die Schutzhüllen |
| dative | der Schutzhülle | den Schutzhüllen |
| genitive | der Schutzhülle | der Schutzhüllen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Compound word
'Schutzhülle' (protective cover) is made up of 'Schutz' (protection) and 'Hülle' (cover). The head word 'Hülle' (cover) refers to something that surrounds an object; 'Schutz' (protection) explains the purpose of this cover.
EXAMPLE
Die Schutzhülle bewahrt den Reisepass vor Regen.
The protective cover keeps the passport safe from rain.
The preposition 'für'
When specifying what a protective cover is intended for, 'für' (for) is often used with the accusative case.
EXAMPLE
Wir brauchen eine Schutzhülle für den Laptop.
We need a protective cover for the laptop.
Typical collocations
Common combinations are 'eine Schutzhülle kaufen' (to buy a protective cover), 'eine Schutzhülle verwenden' (to use a protective cover), and 'eine robuste Schutzhülle' (a sturdy protective cover).
EXAMPLE
Für die Kamera verwendet sie eine wasserdichte Schutzhülle.
She uses a waterproof protective cover for the camera.
In real life
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