German word

Blech

Pronunciation

IPA/blɛç/

Meaning

  • neuter nounsheet metal

Example

Das Blech ist sehr dünn.

The sheet metal is very thin.

Illustration for Blech (sheet metal)

More examples

Die Dose ist aus Blech.

The can is made of sheet metal.

Core concept

A thin, flat metal surface that can be cut, shaped, and used as part of a can, wall covering, or roof.

Common phrases

  • Blechdose

    tin can

  • aus Blech

    made of sheet metal

  • verzinktes Blech

    galvanized sheet metal

Similar words

Metallplatte: A flat metal plate made for use in industrial products.
Alublech: A thin aluminum sheet that is lightweight and resists rust.
Stahlblech: A thin steel sheet valued for its high strength.

Definition in German

Ein dünnes, flaches Metallstück, das als Rohmaterial für Dosen, Verkleidungen oder Dächer verwendet wird.

Word origin

Blech continues Middle High German blech and Old High German bleh, an inherited Germanic word for a flat piece of metal.

Usage tips

  • Blech is neuter, so the standard forms are das Blech and die Bleche, not der Blech or die Blechs.

Opposites

Related words

  • Blechwaresheet-metal goodsnoun
  • blecherntinnyadjective
  • Blechdosetin cannoun

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