English–German

“rock” in German

German

AlsoGestein

Pronunciation

IPA/fɛls/

Example

Ich sehe den Fels am Strand.

I see the rock on the beach.

Illustration for Fels (rock)

How to say “rock” in German

“Rock” in German is Fels.

A solid rocky outcrop that marks the landscape rather than an object normally handled or carried.

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

Example sentences with Fels

Sie sitzen auf dem Fels am Meer.

They sit on the rock by the sea.

Tips for using Fels

  • The compound Felswand means a rock face, while Steinwand usually means a wall constructed from stone.

Other German words for “rock”

Am Strand findet man oft Gesteine mit Muscheln.

At the beach, you often find rocks with shells on them.

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