Eisen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Eisen" is mainly used as noun meaning "iron" or "to iron". It is also used as verb.

Essential properties of "Eisen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Noun

Gender: neutral
Singular: das Eisen
Plural: die Eisen

Properties as Verb

Infinitive: eisen
Simple past: eiste
Participle: geeist

See full conjugation of eisen

regulartransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "Eisen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Strong, magnetic metallic chemical element (Fe)"

"Eisen", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

Definition: "Metallic chemical element, strong and magnetic, symbol Fe."
Translation(s): iron
Synonym(s): Fe, Metall
Related word(s): Stahl, Metallurgie

📝 Some usage examples:

Das Eisen ist ein wichtiger Bestandteil von Stahl.Iron is an important component of steel.
Er hat ein Eisen in der Hand.He has an iron in his hand.
Das Eisen rostet, wenn es nass wird.Iron rusts when it gets wet.

2.) "The act of ironing clothes"

"Eisen", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

Definition: "Action of ironing clothes to remove wrinkles."
Translation(s): to iron
Synonym(s): bügeln
Related word(s): Bügeleisen, Wäsche

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich muss heute Abend die Hemden eisen.I have to iron the shirts tonight.
Sie eist ihre Kleider jeden Sonntag.She irons her clothes every Sunday.
Er hat das Hemd perfekt geeist.He ironed the shirt perfectly.

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