eisern
Translation
iron, steely, unwavering
Examples
Er hat einen eisernen Willen.
He has an iron will.
Das ist ein eiserner Vorhang.
That is an iron curtain.
Grammar Patterns
((an ... noun)) an iron noun Er hat einen eisernen Willen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: stählern (steely), unbeugsam (unbending); Antonyms: hölzern (wooden), weich (soft)
Etymology
Derived from the noun 'Eisen' (iron) with the suffix '-ern', which indicates a material.
Memory Tips
'eisernen' is an inflected form of 'eisern'. Think of the 'Iron Curtain' (der Eiserne Vorhang) to remember both its literal and figurative meanings.