This is the 1044th most frequent German word.
schatten
"Shadow" or "shade."
In this sentence, 'Schatten' refers to the shaded area created by an object obstructing sunlight.
Der Schatten unter dem Baum ist angenehm an heißen Sommertagen.
The shade under the tree is pleasant on hot summer days.
Here, 'Schatten' metaphorically represents remnants or influences from the past.
Die Schatten der Vergangenheit können ihn nicht loslassen.
The shadows of the past cannot let him go.
In this example, 'Schatten' describes the silhouettes created by the tower obstructing the light.