das Zinn
Translation
tin, pewter
Examples
Zinnfiguren sind ein beliebtes Sammlerstück.
Tin figures are a popular collector's item.
Diese alte Kanne ist aus reinem Zinn.
This old jug is made of pure tin.
Grammar Patterns
((das Zinn)) tin This figure is made of tin.
Similar Words
Blei (lead), Zink (zinc), Aluminium (aluminum)
Etymology
From Proto-Germanic *tiną. It is a direct cognate with the English word 'tin'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'Tin Man' from The Wizard of Oz. In German, he is 'der Mann aus Zinn'. The sound is almost identical.