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How do you say "silo" in German?
das Silo
In German, "silo" is das Silo.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced ZEE-lo. Sounds nearly identical to English silo.
Grammar notes
Neuter noun (das Silo). Plural is Silos. Loanword from English, also refers to grain storage.
Example sentence
Das Silo speichert das Getreide.
The silo stores the grain.
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How to remember das Silo
Silo is the same word in both languages. It's a tall cylindrical structure for storing grain.
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Questions about das Silo
How do you say "silo" in German?
In German, "silo" is das Silo. It is a noun.
Is das Silo masculine or feminine?
Neuter noun (das Silo). Plural is Silos. Loanword from English, also refers to grain storage.
How is das Silo used in a sentence?
Use das Silo as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Das Silo speichert das Getreide. (The silo stores the grain.).
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