In German
Eis
Meaning: ice cream
Example sentences
EinEis,bitte.
An ice cream, please.
DasEisschmilztschnellinderSonne.
The ice melts quickly in the sun.
ImSommeressenwirgernEisamSee.
In summer we like to eat ice cream by the lake.
Grammar note
“Das Eis” is neuter. It means both ice and ice cream. Context decides: “ein Eis” in a shop means ice cream, and “das Eis” on a lake means ice.
Common mistake
Don't use “Eiscreme” as an everyday word. Germans order “ein Eis”, and the longer “Speiseeis” is the formal term on menus.
Quick check
Which German word means “ice cream”?
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Practise it in a lesson →Frequently asked questions
What does “das Eis” mean on a frozen lake?
Ice.
What is the formal word for ice cream on a menu?
“Speiseeis”.