NOUN

dasEis/aɪ̯s/ice; ice cream

Eis is a German noun that means ice or ice cream. It is pronounced /aɪ̯s/. As a noun it takes the article "das".

Definitions

1.frozen water, ice (solid form of water)(substance, nature)

a.solid form of water

Im Winter bedeckt Eis den See.—In winter, ice covers the lake.

2.ice cream, frozen dessert(food)

a.sweet frozen dessert

Die Kinder essen gern Eis im Sommer.—The children like to eat ice cream in summer.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Eis—
Genitivedes Eises—
Dativedem Eis—
Accusativedas Eis—

Frequently asked questions

What does "Eis" mean in English?
"Eis" means ice or ice cream. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Eis"?
"Eis" is pronounced /aɪ̯s/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Eis" der, die, or das?
"Eis" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
What part of speech is "Eis"?
"Eis" is a noun in German.

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