muschel vs schale in German

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Muschel = a mollusk/mussel (the animal); Schale = shell (the outer hard part of some animals, and a shallow dish)

Some examples:

• Muschel (die Muschel) = mussel (the animal)
• Schale (die Schale) = shell (the hard outer part); also means "scallop" (the seafood) or a shallow bowl/plate

Common pairings:

• Muschel: Muscheln (pl.) = mussels (the seafood); Muschelbucht = mussel bag/neck (rare)
• Schale: Eierschale = eggshell; Kokosnusschale = coconut shell; Schale für den Salat = bowl for the salad

Related Topics: Animals, Seafood, Kitchen Utensils

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