das Metall, -e
metal
Ein festes Material, das oft glänzt, Strom und Wärme gut leitet und für Werkzeuge, Maschinen oder Schmuck verwendet wird.
The German word "Metall" is a noun that translates directly to "metal" in English. It refers to any of the various typically hard, malleable, and shiny substances that conduct heat and electricity and form cations by loss of electrons. "Metall" covers both pure elements (like gold or aluminum) and alloys (such as steel or bronze).
Similar words might include "Legierung" (alloy) or "Eisen" (iron). The distinctive part here is mainly regarding specific types of metals (like "Eisen") or combinations (like "Legierung") compared to "Metall", which is the general term for all kinds of metal materials.
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Examples
Das Metall glänzt im Licht.noun
The metal shines in the light.
Metall wird oft im Maschinenbau verwendet.noun
Metal is often used in mechanical engineering.
Das Metall glänzt im Sonnenlicht.noun
The metal shines in the sunlight.
Ein Ring aus Metall liegt auf dem Tisch.noun
A ring made of metal lies on the table.
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