Meaning 1neutral; technical and everyday · 82%
A strong, silvery metal that can rust in damp air; also an object made from it.
Natural examples
Das Tor besteht aus schwerem Eisen.
The gate is made of heavy iron.
Regen kann Eisen rosten lassen.
Rain can cause iron to rust.
Der alte Zaun aus Eisen muss vor dem Winter gestrichen werden.
The old iron fence needs painting before winter.
Usage note
The metal is normally uncountable and has no plural; plural Eisen can refer to iron objects or golf clubs.
Mini-lesson: Eisen
A strong, silvery metal that can rust in damp air; also an object made from it. The metal is normally uncountable and has no plural; plural Eisen can refer to iron objects or golf clubs.
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