English–German

“silver” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈzɪlbɐ/

Example

Bei den Spielen bekam er das Silber.

At the games, he won silver.

Illustration for Silber (silver)

How to say “silver” in German

“Silver” in German is Silber.

A bright metal that appears in polished jewelry and cutlery and also names the medal for second place.

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

Example sentences with Silber

Sie trägt Silberschmuck zum Fest.

She wears silver jewelry to the festival.

Tips for using Silber

  • Silber is neuter, so the noun takes das, and it usually behaves as a mass noun without a plural when referring to the metal.

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