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How to Say ‘A sign like that’ in German

So ein Schild

zoh ine shilt

[zoh ine shilt]

💬 Usage Tip: so ein is casual for "some sort of" or "one of those". It's handy when you don't know or care about the details: so ein Typ "some guy".

Phrase Breakdown

[zoh]

such

Of the same kind.

Example

So ein schönes Auto!

Such a beautiful car!

ein

[ine]

The indefinite article 'ein'.

Example

Ich brauche ein Auto.

I need a car.

Schild

[shilt]

sign

Neuter noun for a sign or label.

Example

Das Schild sagt 'Ausgang'.

The sign says 'Exit'.

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