English–German
“stone” in German
How to say “stone” in German
“Stone” in German is Stein.
A hard, weighty piece of rock held in the hand, with the same word also used for a traditional stoneware beer mug.
Example sentences with Stein
Nach bestandener Prüfung fiel mir ein Stein vom Herzen.
After passing the exam, I felt a weight lift off my heart.
Tips for using Stein
- Stein is masculine: der Stein, den Stein, and plural die Steine, while the genitive singular is des Steins.
Other German words for “stone”
Die Kirche hat steinerne Säulen.
The church has stone pillars.