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How do you say "ice cream" in German?
das Eis
In German, "ice cream" is das Eis.
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Pronunciation
AYS. Rhymes with 'price'. One syllable.
Grammar notes
Das Eis is neuter. The plural is die Eise (rarely used, as ice cream is usually uncountable).
Example sentence
Das Eis schmeckt süß und kühl.
The ice cream tastes sweet and cool.
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How to remember das Eis
Eis means ice, and in the context of a cafe, it refers to ice cream. German children love shouting 'Eis!' when they want ice cream.
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Questions about das Eis
How do you say "ice cream" in German?
In German, "ice cream" is das Eis. It is a noun.
Is das Eis masculine or feminine?
Das Eis is neuter. The plural is die Eise (rarely used, as ice cream is usually uncountable).
How is das Eis used in a sentence?
Use das Eis as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Das Eis schmeckt süß und kühl. (The ice cream tastes sweet and cool.).
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