Eisen/ˈaɪ̯zn̩/iron (metal); iron (golf club); flat iron
Eisen is a German noun that means iron (metal), iron (golf club), or flat iron. It is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯zn̩/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Eisen".
Definitions
1.a hard, silver-gray metal (Fe)(material)
a.the chemical element iron, used in industry and daily life
Eisen wird häufig für den Bau von Brücken verwendet.—Iron is often used for building bridges.
2.a type of golf club with a flat angled face(equipment, sport)
a.club used in golf for hitting the ball at varied distances
Mit dem Eisen schlug er den Ball auf das Grün.—With the iron, he hit the ball onto the green.
3.a flat iron for smoothing clothes (now usually 'Bügeleisen')(household, rare)
a.old term for ironing device
Früher benutzte man ein Eisen zum Glätten der Kleidung.—In the past, a flat iron was used to smooth clothing.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Eisen | die Eisen |
| Genitive | des Eisens | der Eisen |
| Dative | dem Eisen | den Eisen |
| Accusative | das Eisen | die Eisen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Eisen" mean in English?
- "Eisen" means iron (metal), iron (golf club), or flat iron. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Eisen"?
- "Eisen" is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯zn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Eisen" der, die, or das?
- "Eisen" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Eisen"?
- The plural of "Eisen" is "Eisen".
- What part of speech is "Eisen"?
- "Eisen" is a noun in German.
