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How do you say "deer" in German?
das Reh
In German, "deer" is das Reh.
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Pronunciation
Reh is pronounced RAY, a single syllable that rhymes with the English word 'ray'.
Grammar notes
Neuter noun, das Reh. Plural is Rehe. Refers specifically to roe deer, a smaller species.
Example sentence
Das Reh läuft schnell durch den Wald.
The deer runs quickly through the forest.
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How to remember das Reh
Reh sounds like the English 'ray', which can help you think of a graceful, light-footed deer.
Related words
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- reindeer das Rentier
- rhino das Nashorn
- sloth das Faultier
- tiger der Tiger
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Questions about das Reh
How do you say "deer" in German?
In German, "deer" is das Reh. It is a noun.
Is das Reh masculine or feminine?
Neuter noun, das Reh. Plural is Rehe. Refers specifically to roe deer, a smaller species.
How is das Reh used in a sentence?
Use das Reh as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Das Reh läuft schnell durch den Wald. (The deer runs quickly through the forest.).
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