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German word
Eisen
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈaɪ̯zn̩/
Meaning
- neuter nouniron
Example
Der Geruch des Eisens ist deutlich.
The smell of iron is noticeable.
More examples
Bei starkem Eisenmangel verschreibt der Arzt oft Eisenpräparate.
When there is severe iron deficiency, the doctor often prescribes iron preparations.
Core concept
The same iron appears as solid tools and structures outside the body and as iron stored and used by the body.
Common phrases
Eisenmangel
iron deficiency
Eisenpräparat
iron preparation
Eisengehalt
iron content
Similar words
Metall: A class of usually hard, shiny materials that conduct heat and electricity.
Stahl: A strong, hard alloy made mainly from iron and used in structures and machines.
Definition in German
Eisen ist ein nicht zählbares Metall und chemisches Element (Fe), das in Industrie und Bauwesen sowie als Spurenelement im Körper vorkommt.
Word origin
The German word Eisen developed through Old High German isan and Middle High German îsen from the Proto-Germanic form *īsarną.
Usage tips
- For a countable object, German uses a phrase such as "ein Stück Eisen" or "ein Nagel aus Eisen" rather than normally counting Eisen itself.