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How do you say "rat" in German?
die Ratte
In German, "rat" is die Ratte.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'RAH-teh', stress on the first syllable, with a rolled or tapped R.
Grammar notes
die Ratte is feminine. Plural: die Ratten.
Example sentence
Eine Ratte huschte durch die dunkle Gasse.
A rat scampered along the dark alley.
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How to remember die Ratte
It's almost identical to the English word 'rat' with an added ending, so the connection is immediate.
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Questions about die Ratte
How do you say "rat" in German?
In German, "rat" is die Ratte. It is a noun.
Is die Ratte masculine, feminine, or neuter?
die Ratte is feminine. Plural: die Ratten.
How is die Ratte used in a sentence?
Use die Ratte as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Eine Ratte huschte durch die dunkle Gasse. (A rat scampered along the dark alley.).
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