English–German
“plastic” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈplastɪk/
Example
Ich trenne das Plastik vom Restmüll.
I separate plastic from the residual waste.
How to say “plastic” in German
“Plastic” in German is Plastik.
A moldable three-dimensional form, seen either as synthetic material in everyday objects or as a sculpture in art.
Example sentences with Plastik
Mikro-Plastik gelangt oft über Flüsse ins Meer.
Microplastic often enters the sea via rivers.
Tips for using Plastik
- Plastik is neuter, and its material sense is often uncountable; Kunststoff is the more formal and technical term for plastic as a material.
Other German words for “plastic”
Viele Kunststoffe werden aus Erdöl hergestellt.
Many plastics are made from petroleum.