German word

Eis

Pronunciation

IPA/aɪ̯s/

Meaning

  • neuter nounice cream

Example

Der Geschmack des Eises ist sehr gut.

The ice cream tastes very good.

Illustration for Eis (ice cream)

More examples

Nach dem Kino habe ich einen Becher Eis gekauft.

After the movie, I bought a cup of ice cream.

Core concept

Something frozen and cold, either encountered in nature or presented as an edible treat.

Common phrases

  • einen Becher Eis

    a cup of ice cream

  • zwei Kugeln Eis

    two scoops of ice cream

  • hausgemachtes Eis

    homemade ice cream

Similar words

Sorte: A particular flavor or variety of ice cream.
Kugel: One round scoop of ice cream served with a spoon.
Eisdiele: A shop that mainly sells ice cream.
Eisbecher: Ice cream served in a cup with toppings or other additions.

Definition in German

Gefrorenes Wasser; in der Alltagssprache oft kurz für Speiseeis, also die zum Essen bestimmte, kalte Süßspeise.

Word origin

German Eis descends from the old Germanic word recorded as Old High German is, and its meaning for ice cream arose when Speiseeis was shortened to Eis.

Usage tips

  • The form des Eises in Der Geschmack des Eises shows the genitive singular with the ending -es, not a plural form.

Other meanings

  • icenoun

Related words

  • Eisdieleice-cream parlornoun
  • Eiswürfelice cubenoun
  • eisigicyadjective

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