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How do you say "lead" in German?
das Blei
In German, "lead" is das Blei.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'BLYE', one syllable, with a long I and stress on that syllable.
Grammar notes
Das Blei is neuter. Plural rarely used as it is a metal. Uncountable mass noun.
Example sentence
Das Blei ist giftig für Menschen.
Lead is toxic for humans.
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How to remember das Blei
Blei sounds like it has lead in it. Lead is a heavy, gray metal that was once common in many products.
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Questions about das Blei
How do you say "lead" in German?
In German, "lead" is das Blei. It is a noun.
Is das Blei masculine or feminine?
Das Blei is neuter. Plural rarely used as it is a metal. Uncountable mass noun.
How is das Blei used in a sentence?
Use das Blei as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Das Blei ist giftig für Menschen. (Lead is toxic for humans.).
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