metal
das Metall, die Metalle
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metal
A class of chemical elements that are typically solid, shiny, easily shaped, and good conductors of heat and electricity. Examples include iron, copper, gold, and aluminum.
Diese Pfanne ist aus schwerem Metall gefertigt.
This pan is made of heavy metal.
metal
Colloquial short form for heavy metal, a genre of rock music characterized by loud, distorted guitars and a strong rhythm.
Auf dem Festival lief den ganzen Tag nur hartes Metall.
At the festival, they played nothing but hard metal all day.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Metalle |
| genitive | des Metalles |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Metall | die Metalle |
| accusative | das Metall | die Metalle |
| dative | dem Metall | den Metallen |
| genitive | des Metalles des Metalls | der Metalle |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The adjective derived from 'Metall' (metal) is 'metallisch' (metallic). It means 'made of metal' or 'looking like metal'.
Die Oberfläche des Tisches hat einen kühlen, metallischen Glanz.
The surface of the table has a cool, metallic shine.
When referring to the material, 'Metall' (metal) is often used with the preposition 'aus' (made of/from). Common combinations also include adjectives like 'edel' (precious: gold, silver), 'schwer' (heavy: lead), or 'leicht' (light: aluminum).
Der Rahmen des Fahrrads ist aus einem sehr leichten Metall.
The frame of the bicycle is made of a very light metal.
Schmuck wird oft aus edlen Metallen hergestellt.
Jewelry is often made from precious metals.
If you hear 'Metall' (metal) in connection with words like 'Band' (band), 'Konzert' (concert), 'hören' (to listen to), or 'Festival' (festival), it refers to the music genre heavy metal.
Mein Bruder hört am liebsten den ganzen Tag lautes Metall.
My brother likes listening to loud metal all day more than anything.
Using 'Metall' (metal) as a short form for 'Heavy Metal' is colloquial. In more formal contexts, people would more likely say 'Heavy Metal' or 'Metal-Musik' (metal music).
Auf dieser Party läuft nur Metall, das ist nichts für mich.
They're only playing metal at this party; it's not for me.
