In German
Silber
Meaning: silver
Example sentences
DasBesteckistausSilber.
The cutlery is made of silver.
ErbekamdieSilbermedaille.
He received the silver medal.
Grammar note
“Das Silber” is neuter, like most metal names in German (“das Gold”, “das Eisen” = iron). The adjective “silbern” (silvery/made of silver) is built from it: “eine silberne Kette” (a silver chain).
Common mistake
Don't use the noun “Silber” where an adjective ending is needed before a noun — use “silbern” instead: “eine silberne Uhr”, not “eine Silber Uhr”.
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What's the adjective form of “Silber”?
“Silbern” (silvery/made of silver), as in “eine silberne Kette”.
Is “Silber” masculine, feminine or neuter?
Neuter: “das Silber”, like most metal names.