Stahl
/ʃtaːl/masculine
Steel in German is Stahl.
Stahl is a noun used to refer to the metal produced from iron. To describe something as being made of steel, you can use the adjective stählern.
Meaning: metal produced from iron (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
As a masculine noun, Stahl takes the genitive ending -s in the singular, appearing as des Stahls to mean "of the steel". Note that all nouns in German, including Stahl, must be capitalized.
How do you pronounce it?
/ʃtaːl/
Did you know?
- Historically, the word Stahl was often used in German poetry and literature as a poetic synonym for a sword.
- In German, the phrase stahlhart is used as an adjective meaning 'steel-hard'. It describes not only physical objects but also an uncompromising will or a strict rule.
- The word Stahl is a cognate of the English word 'steel'. Both descended from the Proto-Germanic word *stahlą.
Examples in context
- Er hat Nerven wie Stahl.He has nerves of steel.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use the phrase Stahl to describe nerves.Tatoeba #955603 by Manfredo, translation #13637632 by araneo
- Die Industrie braucht Stahl.Industry needs steel.This sentence shows the use of Stahl in an industrial context.Tatoeba #12525677 by Naina, translation #11493703 by Amastan
- Die Soldaten trugen Stahlhelme.The soldiers were wearing steel helmets.This sentence illustrates how Stahl is used when describing helmets.Tatoeba #2351900 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #2259427 by _undertoad
- Die Konstruktion besteht aus hochwertigem Stahl.The construction is made of high-quality steel.
- Deutschland zählt zu den größten Exporteuren von Stahl weltweit.Germany is one of the largest exporters of steel worldwide.
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Example conversation
Felix and Hannah are discussing a new kitchen tool at home.
- FelixIst dieses Messer aus Stahl?Is this knife made of steel?
- HannahJa, es ist hochwertiger Stahl.Yes, it is high-quality steel.
- FelixDer Stahl glänzt sehr schön.The steel shines very beautifully.
- HannahDas freut mich, Felix.I am glad to hear that, Felix.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “steel” translations and entries Stahl, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Stahl, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
