German Conversation · Level 19
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German word
Stahl
Pronunciation
IPA/ʃtaːl/
Meaning
- masculine nounsteel
Example
Die Festigkeit des Stahls ist wichtig.
The strength of steel is important.
More examples
Die Pfanne ist aus Stahl und verteilt die Hitze gleichmäßig.
The pan is made of steel and distributes heat evenly.
Core concept
A workable iron-based material whose strength and toughness can be adjusted through alloying and heat treatment.
Common phrases
Stahltür
steel door
Pfanne aus Stahl
steel pan
Werkzeuge aus Stahl
steel tools
Similar words
Eisen: Iron as an element or as the main component of an iron-based material.
Metall: A hard, generally shiny material that conducts heat and electricity well.
Edelstahl: A corrosion-resistant steel alloyed with chromium and often other elements.
Definition in German
Stahl ist ein industriell genutzter Eisenwerkstoff, dessen Eigenschaften durch Legierung und Wärmebehandlung bestimmt werden.
Word origin
German Stahl continues Old High German stahal and belongs to the same Germanic word family as English steel.
Usage tips
- Stahl is masculine, so its genitive form is des Stahls, as in die Festigkeit des Stahls.
Related words
- Stahlwerksteelworksnoun
- Stahlwarensteel productsnoun
- Edelstahlstainless steelnoun