Noun
der Backstein
Pronunciation: /ˈbakˌʃtaɪ̯n/
brick
C2
rank #11,946
plural Backsteine
Meanings
Noun
- brick
Example sentence
Wo kann ich Backsteine kaufen?
Where can I buy bricks?
Word forms
singular
der Backstein
plural
die Backsteine
The four cases
Singular
Nominativeder Backstein
Accusativeden Backstein
Dativedem Backstein
Genitivedes Backsteins
Plural
Nominativedie Backsteine
Accusativedie Backsteine
Dativeden Backsteinen
Genitiveder Backsteine
Usage
- eine Mauer aus Backstein — a brick wall; aus names the building material
- Backstein / Ziegelstein — usual alternatives for a brick
Die alten Backsteine wurden für die neue Gartenmauer wiederverwendet.
The old bricks were reused for the new garden wall.