iron in German
iron in German is eisern, Eisen, bügeln — iron means a common, silvery-grey metal that rusts and is attracted to magnets; the main ingredient of steel.
iron in German
eisern
(not comparable) Made of the metal iron.
Eisen
(not comparable) Made of the metal iron.
eisern
(figuratively) Strong (as of will), inflexible.
Eisen
bügeln
(transitive) To pass an iron over (clothing or some other item made of cloth) in order to remove creases.
in Eisen legen
(transitive, archaic) To shackle with irons; to fetter or handcuff.
What does "iron" mean?
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noun A common, silvery-grey metal that rusts and is attracted to magnets; the main ingredient of steel.
"The old gate was made of solid iron."
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noun A small electrical appliance with a hot, flat base, used to smooth wrinkles out of clothes.
"She plugged in the iron to press her shirt before the interview."
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verb To smooth clothing or fabric using a heated iron.
"He ironed his shirt while listening to the radio."
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adj Extremely strong, tough, or unyielding, used figuratively.
"She ruled the company with an iron will."
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iron in a sentence
- The old gate was made of solid iron.
- You need iron in your diet to help your blood carry oxygen.
- She plugged in the iron to press her shirt before the interview.
- He ironed his shirt while listening to the radio.
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What is "iron" in German?
"iron" in German is eisern, Eisen, bügeln. iron means: A common, silvery-grey metal that rusts and is attracted to magnets; the main ingredient of steel.
How do you use "iron" in a sentence?
Example: "The old gate was made of solid iron." In German, "iron" is eisern, Eisen, bügeln.
Are there other ways to say "iron" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "iron": eisern, Eisen, bügeln, in Eisen legen.
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