Noun
das Silber
Pronunciation: /ˈzɪlbɐ/
silver (chemical element with the symbol Ag)
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Meanings
Noun
- silver (chemical element with the symbol Ag)
- argent
Example sentence
Kennst du den Unterschied zwischen Silber und Zinn?
Do you know the difference between silver and tin?
Word forms
singular
das Silber
No common plural.
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedas Silber
Accusativedas Silber
Dativedem Silber
Genitivedes Silbers
Silber has no common plural.
Usage
- aus Silber — Aus plus dative identifies silver as the material.
- Silber / silbern — The noun names the metal; the adjective can describe its colour.
Die kleine Schale ist aus Silber und sehr schwer.
The little bowl is made of silver and is very heavy.