Einstein
/ˈaɪ̯nˌʃtaɪ̯n/masculine
Einstein is the German form of the name Albert Einstein.
The term refers specifically to the famous physicist Albert Einstein.
Meaning: Albert Einstein (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
The name is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈaɪ̯nˌʃtaɪ̯n/
Did you know?
- In German, using Einstein as a noun to describe someone intelligent is often used ironically to mock someone who has just made a very obvious mistake.
- While the name is now synonymous with genius, it originally derived from a Middle High German word meaning 'to enclose or surround with stone'.
- Because 'Einstein' is a masculine noun in German, if you use it to describe a person, the article and adjective endings must follow German gender rules. For example, you would say 'ein Einstein' to mean 'an Einstein'.
Examples in context
- Einstein spielte gerne Geige.Einstein liked to play the violin.This sentence shows Einstein's interest in playing the violin.Tatoeba #2890635 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #697756 by papabear
- Nach Einstein ist alles relativ.According to Einstein, everything is relative.This sentence expresses a scientific principle attributed to Einstein.Tatoeba #1429281 by Esperantostern, translation #3970772 by coynejeremy
- Und dieser Mann war Albert Einstein.And that man was Albert Einstein.This sentence identifies the man as Albert Einstein.Tatoeba #9960400 by Laoan, translation #8419453 by shekitten
- Albert Einstein war ein begabter Physiker.Albert Einstein was a talented physicist.
- Was denkst du über Einstein?What do you think about Einstein?
- Einstein ist für seine Theorie der Relativität berühmt.Einstein is famous for his theory of relativity.
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Example conversation
Two students are discussing a famous physicist in a library.
- LukasKennst du die Theorie von Einstein?Do you know Einstein's theory?
- SarahJa, Einstein war ein Genie.Yes, Einstein was a genius.
- LukasDas stimmt, er hat die Physik verändert.That's true, he changed physics.
- SarahEr ist wirklich sehr berühmt.He is really very famous.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “einstein” translations and entries Einstein, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Einstein, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
