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Oh well...SH/EIN<> BAUM

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Nov 06, 2025
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In German, „Schein“ (pronounced the same as “SHEIN”) means:

  • shine / glow / brightness, or

  • appearance / illusion, depending on context.

For example:

  • Der Mondschein → “moonlight”

In German, “Baum” means “tree” in English.

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