German · Food & Drink
"Ice cream" in German: Eis
das Eis
Ice cream in German is das Eis, neuter. Order eine Kugel Eis for one scoop. An ice-cream shop is die Eisdiele.
Ordering
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How to pronounce Eis
Say it
ice
/aɪs/
ice. Long ei as “eye.” Soft final s.
"Ice cream" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| das Eis | ice cream / ice Default; context decides. | Default; context decides. |
| eine Kugel Eis | one scoop of ice cream Ordering. | Ordering. |
| die Eisdiele | ice-cream parlor Place. | Place. |
| Eis essen | to eat ice cream Summer activity. | Summer activity. |
How to use Eis in real life
- 1Ordering
Ich hätte gern eine Kugel Eis.
I would like one scoop of ice cream.
Eine Kugel Eis.
- 2Park bench
Das Eis schmilzt in der Sonne.
The ice cream is melting in the sun.
Das Eis.
- 3Kids
Nach dem Essen gibt es Eis.
After the meal there is ice cream.
Eis.
Mistakes English speakers make with Eis
Incorrect: die Eis
Correct: das Eis
Eis is neuter: das Eis.
Incorrect: Icecream bitte
Correct: Eis bitte
Use Eis.
Good to know
Eis means both ice and ice cream; Kugel or Softeis usually makes the dessert clear. Summer queues at the Eisdiele are a ritual.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
At an ice-cream counter
ChatPal
Welches Eis willst du?
Which ice cream do you want?
You
Vanilleeis — eine Kugel Eis reicht.
Vanilla — one scoop of ice cream is enough.
ChatPal
Ich nehme auch Eis, aber Schoko.
I will have ice cream too, but chocolate.
You
Perfekt. Das Eis essen wir draußen.
Perfect. We will eat the ice cream outside.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Ice cream" in German
What gender is Eis?
Neuter: das Eis.
One scoop?
Eine Kugel Eis.
Ice-cream shop?
Die Eisdiele.
Ice or ice cream?
Context; Kugel Eis is clearly dessert.
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