Noun
das Messing
Pronunciation: /ˈmɛsɪŋ/
brass
C2
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Meanings
Noun
- brass
Example sentence
Sie ist aus Messing gefertigt.
It's made of brass.
Word forms
singular
das Messing
No common plural.
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedas Messing
Accusativedas Messing
Dativedem Messing
Genitivedes Messings
Messing has no common plural.
Usage
- aus Messing gefertigt — Made of brass; aus takes dative.
- Messing / Bronze — Brass is a copper-zinc alloy; bronze usually combines copper and tin.
Der Türgriff aus Messing glänzte im Abendlicht.
The brass door handle shone in the evening light.