German · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Stone" in German: Stein
der Stein
Stone in German is der Stein. Plural is die Steine. Say ein glatter Stein or Vorsicht, lose Steine. Edelstein means gemstone.
Beach
Ich sammle einen flachen Stein.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce Stein
Say it
SHTINE
/ʃtaɪn/
SHTINE. Long ei like English eye; initial sht.
"Stone" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Stein | stone / rock Masculine noun. | Masculine noun. |
| die Steine | stones Plural. | Plural. |
| Edelstein | gemstone Jewelry. | Jewelry. |
| Steinzeit | Stone Age History compound. | History compound. |
How to use Stein in real life
- 1Beach
Ich sammle einen flachen Stein.
I'm collecting a flat stone.
Einen Stein.
- 2Path
Ein Stein liegt mitten auf dem Weg.
A stone is lying in the middle of the path.
Ein Stein.
- 3Kids
Die Steine sind noch warm von der Sonne.
The stones are still warm from the sun.
Die Steine.
Mistakes English speakers make with Stein
Incorrect: das Stein
Correct: der Stein
Stein is masculine: der Stein.
Incorrect: die Stein
Correct: der Stein / die Steine
Singular der Stein; plural die Steine.
Good to know
Skipping stones on water is Steine hüpfen lassen. Street names and house materials often keep Stein in compounds.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Walking a rocky trail
ChatPal
Pass auf, da liegt ein Stein.
Watch out, there's a stone there.
You
Danke. Der Stein war gut versteckt.
Thanks. The stone was well hidden.
ChatPal
Sollen wir die Steine wegräumen?
Should we clear the stones away?
You
Ja, kurz. Dann ist der Weg frei.
Yes, quickly. Then the path is clear.
This is a sample. In ChatPal you have this conversation out loud and get feedback on what you say.
Practice this conversation in ChatPal"Stone" in other languages
FAQ
Common questions about "Stone" in German
Stone?
Der Stein.
Plural?
Die Steine.
Gemstone?
Edelstein.
Gender?
Masculine: der Stein.
Learn a word, then use it out loud
- Step 1: See it in context
- Step 2: Say it out loud
- Step 3: Get feedback
- Step 4: Use it in real scenarios
