das Eis
Translation
ice, ice cream
Examples
Im Winter gibt es viel Eis.
In winter, there is a lot of ice.
Ich esse gern ein Eis.
I like to eat an ice cream.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) as a noun for ice or ice cream Wir haben Eis im Gefrierschrank.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Speiseeis (ice cream); Antonyms: Feuer (fire), Hitze (heat)
Etymology
From Old High German 'īs', cognate with English 'ice'.
Memory Tips
It sounds just like the English word 'ice'. Remember it's used for both frozen water and the dessert, ice cream.