German word

Silber

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈzɪlbɐ/

Meaning

  • neuter nounsilver

Example

Bei den Spielen bekam er das Silber.

At the games, he won silver.

Illustration for Silber (silver)

More examples

Sie trägt Silberschmuck zum Fest.

She wears silver jewelry to the festival.

Core concept

A bright metal that appears in polished jewelry and cutlery and also names the medal for second place.

Common phrases

  • Silbermedaille

    silver medal

  • Silberschmuck

    silver jewelry

  • aus Silber

    made of silver

Similar words

Gold: A shiny yellow metal commonly used in decorative items.
Schmuck: Ornamental items worn on the body, including rings and necklaces.
Metall: A hard substance such as iron or aluminum used to make tools and components.
Farbe: The color seen on the surface of something.

Definition in German

Das chemische Element mit metallischem Glanz, verwendet für Schmuck und Besteck.

Word origin

Silber is an inherited Germanic noun, attested in Old High German as silabar and cognate with English silver.

Usage tips

  • Silber is neuter, so the noun takes das, and it usually behaves as a mass noun without a plural when referring to the metal.

Other meanings

  • silver medalnoun
  • silverwarenoun

Related words

  • silbernsilveryadjective
  • Silberschmiedsilversmithnoun

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