NOUN
dasSilber/ˈzɪlbɐ/silver (metal); silver (color); second place (medal)
Silber is a German noun that means silver (metal), silver (color), or second place (medal). It is pronounced /ˈzɪlbɐ/. As a noun it takes the article "das".
Definitions
1.a soft, shiny, greyish-white precious metal(material, chemistry)
a.chemical element with the symbol Ag
Besteck aus Silber ist sehr wertvoll.—Cutlery made of silver is very valuable.
2.the greyish-white color of silver metal(color)
a.color resembling the metal
Der neue Wagen glänzt in Silber.—The new car shines in silver.
3.second place or prize in a competition(sports)
a.medal for second place
Sie gewann Silber bei den Olympischen Spielen.—She won silver at the Olympic Games.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Silber | — |
| Genitive | des Silbers | — |
| Dative | dem Silber | — |
| Accusative | das Silber | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Silber" mean in English?
- "Silber" means silver (metal), silver (color), or second place (medal). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Silber"?
- "Silber" is pronounced /ˈzɪlbɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Silber" der, die, or das?
- "Silber" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What part of speech is "Silber"?
- "Silber" is a noun in German.
