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How do you say "iron" in German?
das Eisen
In German, "iron" is das Eisen.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'AY-zen', stress on the first syllable, with a long I and E sound.
Grammar notes
Das Eisen is neuter. Plural rarely used. The basis for many German compound words about metal objects.
Example sentence
Das Eisen ist hart und strapazierfähig.
Iron is hard and durable.
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How to remember das Eisen
Eisen sounds like 'ice' plus 'zen'. Cold iron is hard and strong, giving off zen-like stability.
Related words
- beaver der Biber
- dog der Hund
- duck die Ente
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- lamb das Lamm
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- salmon der Lachs
- sardine die Sardine
- sheep das Schaf
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Questions about das Eisen
How do you say "iron" in German?
In German, "iron" is das Eisen. It is a noun.
Is das Eisen masculine or feminine?
Das Eisen is neuter. Plural rarely used. The basis for many German compound words about metal objects.
How is das Eisen used in a sentence?
Use das Eisen as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Das Eisen ist hart und strapazierfähig. (Iron is hard and durable.).
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