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

adj

(not comparable) Made of the metal iron.

Eisen

adj

(not comparable) Made of the metal iron.

eisern

adj

(figuratively) Strong (as of will), inflexible.

Eisen

noun

bügeln

verb

(transitive) To pass an iron over (clothing or some other item made of cloth) in order to remove creases.

in Eisen legen

verb

(transitive, archaic) To shackle with irons; to fetter or handcuff.

What does "iron" mean?

noun A common, silvery-grey metal that rusts and is attracted to magnets; the main ingredient of steel.
"Blacksmiths heat iron until it glows so they can shape it."
noun A small electrical appliance with a hot, flat base, used to smooth wrinkles out of clothes.
"The iron was too hot and left a mark on my shirt."
verb To smooth clothing or fabric using a heated iron.
"I always iron my uniform on Sunday evening."
adj Extremely strong, tough, or unyielding, used figuratively.
"She ruled the company with an iron will."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

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iron in a sentence

Blacksmiths heat iron until it glows so they can shape it.
The old gate was made of solid iron.
The iron was too hot and left a mark on my shirt.
Switch off the iron before you leave the house.

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Frequently asked questions

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: "Blacksmiths heat iron until it glows so they can shape it." 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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