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 We have ice in the freezer.
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 exactly like the English word 'ice'. Just remember it covers both the frozen water and the sweet treat.