tönern

made of clay; earthen

Word details

German meaning
Aus Ton gefertigt.
English meaning
Earthenware
Synonym
aus Ton, lehmartig
German example
Die tönerne Vase stand auf dem Tisch.
English example
The earthenware vase stood on the table.

Example sentences with “tönern”

  1. Sie kaufte einen tönernen Krug. (She bought a clay pitcher.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'tönern' common?

It is slightly literary or poetic.