der Stein
Translation
stone, rock, pit, piece
Examples
Er wirft einen Stein ins Wasser.
He throws a stone into the water.
Der Pfirsich hat einen großen Stein.
The peach has a large pit.
Er setzte einen Stein auf das Brett.
He placed a piece on the board.
Grammar Patterns
a stone made of sth. ein Stein aus Gold
Similar Words
der Fels (rock/cliff), der Kiesel (pebble)
Etymology
From Old High German 'stein'. It is a direct cognate of the English word 'stone'.
Memory Tips
It sounds almost identical to the English word 'stone'. Just remember the 'sh' sound at the beginning.