How to Say “Jasper” in German

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Jaspis
/ˈjaspɪs/masculine
The German word for "jasper" is Jaspis.
Jaspis is a masculine noun used to refer to a precious stone.
Meaning: precious stone (noun)

How does it change in a sentence?

Jaspis is a masculine noun.

How do you pronounce it?

/ˈjaspɪs/

Did you know?

  • In some traditional German folk beliefs, Jaspis was thought to have the power to stop bleeding or heal wounds.
  • While the English 'jasper' is common as a name, the word Jaspis is almost never used as a human name in Germany.
  • In German, the word for 'precious stone' in a general sense is Edelstein, which literally translates to 'noble stone'.

Examples in context

  • Der Jaspis ist sehr schön.
    The jasper is very beautiful.
  • Ich habe einen roten Jaspis gefunden.
    I found a red jasper.
  • Dieser Jaspis glänzt in der Sonne.
    This jasper shines in the sun.

Example conversation

Maximilian and Julia are looking at a collection of gemstones in a shop.

  1. Maximilian

    Schau mal, Julia, dieser Jaspis ist toll!
    Look, Julia, this jasper is great!
  2. Julia

    Ja, er hat eine sehr schöne Farbe.
    Yes, it has a very beautiful color.
  3. Maximilian

    Soll ich den Jaspis für dich kaufen?
    Should I buy the jasper for you?
  4. Julia

    Nein, danke, er ist mir zu teuer.
    No, thanks, it is too expensive for me.

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