das Kupfer
Translation
copper
Examples
Dieses Kabel ist aus Kupfer.
This cable is made of copper.
Kupfer leitet Strom sehr gut.
Copper conducts electricity very well.
Grammar Patterns
made of ((sth.)) The coin is made of copper.
Similar Words
Synonyms: none common; Other metals: Eisen (iron), Gold (gold), Silber (silver)
Etymology
From Latin 'cuprum', meaning 'metal of Cyprus'. It's a cognate of the English word 'copper'.
Memory Tips
It sounds almost identical to its English counterpart, 'copper'. Picture a shiny copper pot or wire.