Noun
das Eisen
Pronunciation: /ˈʔaɪ̯zn̩/
iron (the metal, Fe)
B2
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plural Eisen
Meanings
Noun
- iron (the metal, Fe)
Example sentence
Ist das aus Eisen?
Is this made of iron?
Word forms
singular
das Eisen
plural
die Eisen
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedas Eisen
Accusativedas Eisen
Dativedem Eisen
Genitivedes Eisens
Plural
Nominativedie Eisen
Accusativedie Eisen
Dativeden Eisen
Genitiveder Eisen
Usage
- aus Eisen — Made of iron; aus takes the dative.
- Eisen / Bügeleisen — Eisen is the metal; Bügeleisen is the household iron used for clothes.
Das alte Tor besteht aus Eisen.
The old gate is made of iron.