Noun
das Elfenbein
Pronunciation: /ˈɛl.fənˌbaɪ̯n/
ivory (material)
C2
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Meanings
Noun
- ivory (material)
Example sentence
Die Oberfläche der alten Figur besteht aus Elfenbein.
The surface of the old figure is made of ivory.
Word forms
singular
das Elfenbein
No common plural.
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedas Elfenbein
Accusativedas Elfenbein
Dativedem Elfenbein
Genitivedes Elfenbeins
Elfenbein has no common plural.
Usage
- eine Figur aus Elfenbein — A figure carved from ivory.
- Elfenbein / elfenbeinfarben — The material ivory versus ivory-coloured; the colour does not identify the material.
Das Museum zeigte eine alte Schnitzerei aus Elfenbein.
The museum displayed an old ivory carving.