steinen

stony (made of stone)

English translations

  1. 01

    to stone

  2. 02

    stone

  3. 03

    pebbles

Word details

German meaning
(umgangssprachlich) Mit Steinen bewerfen oder beschießen.
English meaning
to stone
Synonym
mit Steinen bewerfen
German example
Die Kinder steinten das leere Haus.
English example
The children stoned the empty house.

Example sentences with “steinen”

  1. Sie hatte einen steinernen Blick. (She had a stony gaze.)

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Usage?

Often used metaphorically for coldness.