ice

ice

"Ice" in German means "ice" or "ice cream" in English.

Here, 'Eis' refers to ice cream, which is a common usage in expressions related to food and desserts.

Ich hätte gerne eine Portion Eis.

I would like a portion of ice cream.

In this sentence, 'Eis' is used straightforwardly to mean frozen water, which is a typical context in outdoor or natural situations.

Im Winter ist das Wasser zu Eis erstarrt.

In winter, the water has turned into ice.

Here, 'Eis' describes a physical area covered with ice, highlighting its physical property, which affects the environment and safety.

Pass auf, dass du nicht auf das glatte Eis fällst.

Be careful not to fall on the slippery ice.