der Bernstein
Translation
amber
Examples
Schmuck aus Bernstein ist sehr beliebt.
Jewellery made of amber is very popular.
Im Bernstein war ein Insekt eingeschlossen.
An insect was trapped inside the amber.
Grammar Patterns
der Bernstein (amber) He found a large piece of amber on the beach.
Similar Words
Synonyms: none common; Antonyms: not applicable
Etymology
From Middle Low German 'börnen' (to burn) and 'Stein' (stone). It literally means 'burn-stone' because it is flammable.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'burning stone' ('Brenn-stein') to remember its origin and name. It's a fossilised resin that can burn.