German

Noun

Juwel n, m ‎(genitive Juwels, plural Juwelen or Juwele)

1. gem, jewel (precious stone)
2. jewel, piece of jewellery
3. anything very precious
4. a precious, irreplaceable person

Usage notes

• The word is chiefly neuter, but masculine usage is also heard.
• The normal plural is Juwelen. The form Juwele is often used for the sense “precious person”, rarely in the other senses.

Declension

Synonyms

• (gem): Edelstein
• (piece of jewellery): Schmuckstück

Derived terms

• Juwelier