NOUN
derStein/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
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Stein | die Steine |
| Genitive | des Steins | der Steine |
| Dative | dem Stein | den Steinen |
| Accusative | den Stein | die 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.
