Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #100
Word (Wort)

Eis

Translation (Übersetzung) ice, ice cream
Pronunciation (Aussprache) /aɪ̯s/
A1
Nouns
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
basic weather nature food
Eis is a neuter noun (das). It has two main meanings: 1) frozen water (ice), 2) a frozen dessert (ice cream). The meaning is usually clear from context. In compound words, it often refers to ice (e.g., Eisberg = iceberg).

Eis - German Nouns - Eis Meaning - Eis Translation - Eis Nouns Examples

Eis is a German Nouns

Learn Eis meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. Eis is classified as a Noun in German grammar.

Eis Examples (Beispiele) in English

Eis examples with English translations. See how to use Eis in sentences. Eis example sentences in English below.

Im Winter ist der See mit Eis bedeckt.
In winter, the lake is covered with ice.
Referring to frozen water.
Kinder essen gerne Eis im Sommer.
Children like to eat ice cream in summer.
Referring to the dessert.
Das Eis schmilzt schnell in der Sonne.
The ice melts quickly in the sun.
General usage.

Eis Word Family - Eis Related Words - Eis Family Members

Eis Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Eis word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Eis family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Eis related words and expand your German vocabulary.

compound (Zusammensetzung)
Eisberg
Meaning: iceberg
Example: Der Eisberg ist riesig.
Noun
Eisbär
Meaning: polar bear
Example: Eisbären leben in der Arktis.
Noun
Eiscreme
Meaning: ice cream
Example: Sie kaufte eine Eiscreme.
Noun
derived (abgeleitet)
eisig
Meaning: icy
Example: Der Wind war eisig kalt.
Adjective

Eis Usage - Eis Collocations - Eis Idioms - Eis Synonyms - Eis Antonyms

Eis Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Eis Collocations (Kollokationen)

Eis collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Eis word combinations and how to use Eis with other words naturally.

Eis essen
to eat ice cream
High frequency
Eis kaufen
to buy ice cream
High frequency
Eis schmelzen
ice melts
Medium frequency
auf Eis legen
to put on ice (postpone)
Medium frequency
Eis und Schnee
ice and snow
Medium frequency
Eiswürfel
ice cubes
High frequency
Eiscreme
ice cream
Medium frequency
Eiszeit
ice age
Low frequency

Eis Idioms (Redewendungen)

Eis idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Eis with meanings and explanations. Master Eis expressions used in everyday German.

Das ist nicht mein Eis.
That's not my cup of tea.
Used to say something is not to one's liking or interest.
jemandem das Eis brechen
to break the ice with someone
To initiate conversation or reduce tension in a social situation.
auf dünnem Eis gehen
to be on thin ice
To be in a risky or precarious situation.
Eis mit jemandem essen
to have ice cream with someone
A casual social activity, often implying a friendly or romantic meeting.

Eis Synonyms (Synonyme)

Eis synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Eis and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Eis similar words and their usage.

Speiseeis
Meaning: ice cream
High similarity
Glace
Meaning: ice cream
Medium similarity
Gefrorenes
Meaning: frozen dessert
Low similarity
Frost
Meaning: frost
Low similarity

Eis Antonyms (Antonyme)

Eis antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to Eis. Discover Eis opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Feuer
Meaning: fire
Hitze
Meaning: heat
Wärme
Meaning: warmth

Eis Semantically Related Words - Eis Contextually Related Words - Eis Thematically Related Words

Eis Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Eis semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Eis. Explore Eis related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Eis contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Kälte Schnee Gefrieren Sommer Dessert

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