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How do you say "rock" in German?
der Stein
In German, "rock" is der Stein.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced SHTINE. The 's' and 't' blend together as a sharp initial sound.
Grammar notes
Masculine noun (der Stein). Plural is Steine. Related to English stone.
Example sentence
Der Stein ist hart.
The rock is hard.
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How to remember der Stein
Stein sounds like the English word stone. A small rock or stone.
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Questions about der Stein
How do you say "rock" in German?
In German, "rock" is der Stein. It is a noun.
Is der Stein masculine or feminine?
Masculine noun (der Stein). Plural is Steine. Related to English stone.
How is der Stein used in a sentence?
Use der Stein as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Stein ist hart. (The rock is hard.).
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