German NOUN B2 Rank 3249

das Schwert

sword

das Schwert, die Schwerter

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Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Schwert, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Schwert vs Degen

épée / old hand

Das Schwert is the more general historical weapon with a long blade that can be used for cutting and thrusting. Der Degen more specifically refers to a thrusting weapon with a long, narrow blade. If the narrow shape is the decisive feature, Degen is the better choice.

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Schwert

Der Ritter trug ein Schwert mit einer langen, kräftigen Klinge.

The knight carried a sword with a long, sturdy blade.

Degen

Der Offizier trug einen Degen mit einer langen, schmalen Klinge.

The officer carried an épée with a long, narrow blade.

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