die Seide
Translation
silk
Examples
Das Kleid ist aus reiner Seide.
The dress is made of pure silk.
China ist bekannt für seine Seide.
China is known for its silk.
Grammar Patterns
((made)) of/from silk to be made of silk This scarf is made of silk.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (none); Other materials: Baumwolle (cotton), Wolle (wool)
Etymology
From Old High German 'sīda', possibly from Vulgar Latin '*sēta' (silk).
Memory Tips
'Seide' sounds like the English word 'side'. Imagine a luxurious silk scarf draped over your side.