Eisen
/ˈʔaɪ̯zn̩/
In German, the word for iron is Eisen.
The word Eisen refers to the chemical element Fe (the metal) or a material made of iron.
Meaning: to pass an iron over clothing (verb)
Which one should you use?
While Eisen refers to the metal or the material, the specific household appliance used for ironing is called das Bügeleisen.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
As a noun, Eisen is a neuter noun and is capitalized in German.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈʔaɪ̯zn̩/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly use the noun Eisen as a verb, but the correct verb for the action of ironing is bügeln.
Did you know?
- The word Eisen shares a common ancestor with the Proto-Indo-European root for 'blood', meaning the word for iron is etymologically linked to the concept of 'blood'.
- In historical contexts, Eisen was often used as a poetic synonym for a sword or weapon in German literature.
Examples in context
- Ist es aus Eisen?Is it made of iron?This sentence is useful for asking if an object is made of Eisen.Tatoeba #13061987 by mhr, translation #2738993 by sharptoothed
- Ist das aus Eisen?Is this made of iron?This sentence is useful for asking if a specific object is made of Eisen.Tatoeba #2739050 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #13062442 by rul
- Diese Vase ist aus Eisen.This vase is made of iron.This sentence is useful for stating that a vase is made of Eisen.Tatoeba #551511 by al_ex_an_der, translation #60046 by CS
- Können Sie bitte das Bügeleisen benutzen, um das Hemd zu bügeln?Can you please use the iron to iron the shirt?
- Stecken Sie das Bügeleisen ein.Plug in the iron.
- Bügeln Sie den Kragen des Hemdes.Iron the shirt collar.
- Hängen Sie die gebügelte Kleidung auf.Hang the ironed clothes.
- 83 more sentences on Tatoeba
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Eisen, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Eisen, eisen, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
