Hornstein
derNounchert, hornstone
Word details
- German meaning
- Hornstein ist ein feinkörniges, hartes Sedimentgestein, das hauptsächlich aus Siliziumdioxid besteht.
- English meaning
- Chert
- Synonym
- Chert, Feuerstein
- German example
- Früher wurde Hornstein zur Herstellung von Werkzeugen verwendet.
- English example
- Chert was formerly used to make tools.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Hornstein
- Plural Form
- die Hornsteine
Related words
- Schornsteinfeger
chimney sweep (female)
- Schornstein
chimney
- Schornsteinfeger
Chimney sweep
- Schornstein
Chimney
- Schornsteinfegerin
Chimney sweep (female)
- Ruß
“Soot” is a black, powdery substance produced by the incomplete combustion of organic materials.
- rußen
To soot
- Rauchfang
Chimney
- Kwalm
Dense smoke
- Qualm
Smoke
- Esse
Chimney
- Esse
Chimney
- Kaminaufsatz
Chimney cap
- Kamin
Fireplace
- Kaminkehrer
Chimney sweep
- Rauchfangkehrer
Chimney sweep
- wallen
to billow
- Essenkehrer
Chimney sweep
- Rauch
Smoke
Example sentences with “Hornstein”
Der Hornstein ist sehr hart. (The chert is very hard.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the gender of Hornstein?
It is a masculine noun (der Hornstein).