NOUN

Stein/ʃtaɪ̯n/stone; rock; pebble

Stein is a German noun that means stone, rock, or pebble. It is pronounced /ʃtaɪ̯n/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Steine".

Definitions

1.a hard, solid substance found in nature or a small piece of it(material/object)

a.a naturally occurring piece of mineral matter

Der Junge wirft einen Stein ins Wasser.The boy throws a stone into the water.

2.brick or block used for building(construction)

a.a manufactured stone used in construction

Die Mauer besteht aus roten Steinen.The wall is made of red bricks.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Steindie Steine
Genitivedes Steinsder Steine
Dativedem Steinden Steinen
Accusativeden Steindie Steine

Frequently asked questions

What does "Stein" mean in English?
"Stein" means stone, rock, or pebble. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Stein"?
"Stein" is pronounced /ʃtaɪ̯n/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Stein" der, die, or das?
"Stein" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Stein"?
The plural of "Stein" is "Steine".
What part of speech is "Stein"?
"Stein" is a noun in German.

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