How to Say "Metal" in German - How To Say Guide

Metall

/meˈtal/neuter

The German word for "metal" is Metall.

Metall refers to an atomic element or a material made of such atoms.

Meaning: atomic element or material made of such atoms (noun)

How does it change in a sentence?

Metall is a neuter noun. The plural form is Metalle, and the genitive singular form is Metalls.

/meˈtal/

In German music, the genre 'heavy metal' is often referred to simply as Metal, which is pronounced similarly to the English word but with a German accent.
In a jeweler's workshop, you might hear the term Edelmetall to describe 'precious metals' like gold or silver, distinguishing them from common industrial metals.
If you are talking about the recycling industry, you will often hear the term Metallwert, which refers specifically to the 'melt value' or the intrinsic value of the metal based on current market prices.

Blei ist ein Metall.
Lead is a metal.
This sentence shows how to identify lead as a Metall.
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Zink ist ein Metall.
Zinc is a metal.
This sentence shows how to identify zinc as a Metall.
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Silber ist ein Metall.
Silver is a metal.
This sentence shows how to identify silver as a Metall.
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Die Automobilindustrie verwendet verschiedene Arten von Metall.
The automotive industry uses different types of metal.
Die Herstellung von Edelmetallen erfordert präzise Verfahren.
The production of precious metals requires precise processes.
Ich höre gerne Musikrichtungen wie Rock und Metal.
I enjoy listening to music genres like rock and metal.
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Laura and Julian are looking at a piece of jewelry.

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