Gneis
derNoungneiss (metamorphic rock)
English translations
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gneiss
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein metamorphes Gestein mit deutlicher Bänderung.
- English meaning
- Gneiss
- Synonym
- Gneisgestein
- German example
- Der Gneis wurde für den Bau der Mauer verwendet.
- English example
- The gneiss was used to build the wall.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Gneis
- Plural Form
- die Gneise
Related words
- Grundgebirge
basement rock
Example sentences with “Gneis”
Der Berg besteht hauptsächlich aus Gneis. (The mountain consists mainly of gneiss.)
Frequently asked questions
What is Gneis?
It is a common type of metamorphic rock.