das Eisenerz
Translation
iron ore
Examples
Das Land ist reich an Eisenerz.
The country is rich in iron ore.
Aus Eisenerz wird Stahl hergestellt.
Steel is produced from iron ore.
Grammar Patterns
((to be rich in sth.)) to be rich in something Das Land ist reich an Eisenerz.
((from sth.)) from something Aus Eisenerz wird Stahl hergestellt.
Similar Words
Synonyms: none; Similar materials: Golderz (gold ore), Kupfererz (copper ore)
Etymology
A compound of 'Eisen' (iron) and 'Erz' (ore). It literally means 'iron ore'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Eisen' for iron, and 'Erz' sounds a bit like 'earths', from which ore is mined.