German · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Ice" in German: Eis
das Eis
Ice as frozen water in German is das Eis. Say Das Eis auf dem See trägt noch nicht or Eis auf der Straße. Ice cream is also Eis, so context must show frozen water here.
Winter sidewalk
Vorsicht — da liegt Eis vor der Tür.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce Eis
Say it
ICE
/aɪs/
ICE. Long ei like English eye; short word.
"Ice" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| das Eis | ice (frozen water) Core noun in this sense. | Core noun in this sense. |
| Glatteis | black ice Road hazard. | Road hazard. |
| Eiswürfel | ice cubes Drinks. | Drinks. |
| vereist | iced over Surfaces. | Surfaces. |
How to use Eis in real life
- 1Winter sidewalk
Vorsicht — da liegt Eis vor der Tür.
Careful — there's ice in front of the door.
Frozen water on the ground.
- 2Lake check
Das Eis ist noch zu dünn zum Betreten.
The ice is still too thin to walk on.
Lake ice.
- 3Drink order
Wasser ohne Eis bitte — mir ist kalt genug.
Water without ice please — I'm cold enough.
Ice cubes, still frozen water.
Mistakes English speakers make with Eis
Incorrect: die Eis
Correct: das Eis
Eis is neuter: das Eis.
Incorrect: Ich esse Eis (as the only example for frozen water).
Correct: Das Eis auf der Straße ist glatt.
For this entry keep frozen-water contexts clear.
Good to know
Winter radio warns about Glatteis more than bare Eis. On lakes people wait for thick Eis before skating. In restaurants Eiswürfel are optional; many locals drink soft drinks without ice in cold months.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Walking carefully after a freeze
ChatPal
Siehst du das Eis auf dem Bürgersteig?
Do you see the ice on the sidewalk?
You
Ja. Das Eis ist spiegelglatt.
Yes. The ice is mirror-smooth.
ChatPal
Dann langsam. Streusalz hilft gegen Eis.
Then slowly. Road salt helps against ice.
You
Gut. Lieber Umweg als Sturz aufs Eis.
Good. Better a detour than a fall on the ice.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Ice" in German
How do you say ice (frozen water)?
Das Eis.
Black ice?
Glatteis.
Ice cubes?
Eiswürfel.
Same word as ice cream?
Yes — context shows which Eis you mean.
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