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der Basalt
basalt
A dark, fine-grained, and very hard volcanic rock that forms when lava cools quickly.
example
Die Straße war mit Pflastersteinen aus Basalt gedeckt.
The road was covered with paving stones made of basalt.
der Basalt
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Meanings
Usage tips
Use as a material
When 'Basalt' (basalt) is used as a material for something, it usually appears with the preposition 'aus' (made of/from). In this case, the word is used without an article.
EXAMPLE
Die Skulptur wurde aus einem einzigen Block Basalt gefertigt.
The sculpture was made from a single block of basalt.
Typical combinations
'Basalt' (basalt) is frequently mentioned in connection with construction and nature topics. Typical combinations are 'Säulen aus Basalt' (columns of basalt), 'Pflastersteine aus Basalt' (paving stones made of basalt), or 'Basalt-Gestein' (basalt rock).
EXAMPLE
Die berühmten Basaltsäulen in Irland ziehen viele Touristen an.
The famous basalt columns in Ireland attract many tourists.
Word family
The adjective 'basaltisch' (basaltic) is derived from the noun 'der Basalt' (basalt). It means 'consisting of basalt' or 'having the properties of basalt'.
EXAMPLE
In dieser Region findet man viel basaltisches Gestein.
In this region, you can find a lot of basaltic rock.
Compare with
Basalt vs Granit
granite
'der Granit' and 'der Basalt' are both very hard types of rock. That is why they can easily be confused, especially if you are only thinking of hard building material. 'Granit' is often lighter or speckled and is frequently used for stairs, slabs, or monuments. 'Basalt' is a dark volcanic rock that forms from lava. If the volcanic origin or the dark color is important, 'Basalt' is more precise. If you mean the well-known hard stone used in construction or monuments, 'Granit' often fits.
Basalt
Auf der Wanderung sahen wir dunklen Basalt an den alten Vulkanfelsen.
On the hike, we saw dark basalt on the old volcanic rocks.
Granit
Das Denkmal auf dem Marktplatz besteht aus grauem Granit.
The monument in the market square is made of gray granite.
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