noun
der Stein, -e
stone
Ein festes, hartes Stück aus Mineralien, das in der Natur vorkommt.
The German word "Stein" is a noun meaning "stone" or "rock".
- It refers to a hard, solid mineral material found naturally in the earth.
- Can be used literally (a small stone, a rock in a river) or metaphorically (a milestone, foundation).
Similar words:
- Fels (boulder, large rock)
- Kiesel (pebble)
- Gestein (rock, geological term for rock formations)
Differences:
- Stein is the general term for stone, while Fels usually refers to larger, more massive rock formations like cliffs.
- Kiesel denotes small, smooth stones or pebbles.
- Gestein is more technical and scientific, referring to types or collections of rocks.
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Examples
Der Stein liegt am Flussufer.noun
The stone lies on the river bank.
Ein Stein ist hart und robust.noun
A stone is hard and robust.
Der Stein liegt auf dem Weg.noun
The stone lies on the path.
Ich werfe einen Stein ins Wasser.noun
I throw a stone into the water.
Die Kinder sammeln viele bunte Steine.noun
The children collect many colorful stones.
Unter dem Tisch liegt ein kleiner Stein.noun
There is a small stone under the table.
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