English–German

“metal” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/meˈtal/

Example

Viele Metalle sind sehr hart.

Many metals are very hard.

Illustration for Metall (metal)

How to say “metal” in German

“Metal” in German is Metall.

A shiny, workable substance forms tools, structures, and objects while carrying heat and electric current.

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

Example sentences with Metall

Die Tür ist aus Metall und deshalb schwer.

The door is made of metal and is therefore heavy.

Tips for using Metall

  • Metall is neuter: das Metall, with the plural die Metalle; German nouns are capitalized.

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