English–German

“island” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈɪnzl̩/

Example

Wir verbringen den Sommer auf einer Insel.

We spend the summer on an island.

Illustration for Insel (island)

How to say “island” in German

“Island” in German is Insel.

Land separated from a larger landmass by water, from a tiny islet to a large island.

Full entry for Insel: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Insel

Auf der Insel gibt es schöne Strände.

There are beautiful beaches on the island.

Tips for using Insel

  • The plural is Inseln, not Inseler, and the noun remains capitalized because all German nouns are capitalized.

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