English–German

“steel” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃtaːl/

Example

Die Festigkeit des Stahls ist wichtig.

The strength of steel is important.

Illustration for Stahl (steel)

How to say “steel” in German

“Steel” in German is Stahl.

A workable iron-based material whose strength and toughness can be adjusted through alloying and heat treatment.

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

Example sentences with Stahl

Die Pfanne ist aus Stahl und verteilt die Hitze gleichmäßig.

The pan is made of steel and distributes heat evenly.

Tips for using Stahl

  • Stahl is masculine, so its genitive form is des Stahls, as in die Festigkeit des Stahls.

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