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How do you say "rice" in German?
der Reis
In German, "rice" is der Reis.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'RICE', one syllable, exactly like the English word with a long I.
Grammar notes
Der Reis is masculine. Plural: die Reise. Same spelling as the word for 'trip' but different meaning.
Example sentence
Der Reis ist weiß und nahrhaft.
The rice is white and nutritious.
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How to remember der Reis
Reis is the same in German as in English. Both refer to the staple grain.
Related words
- asparagus der Spargel
- broccoli der Brokkoli
- cabbage der Weißkohl
- can die Dose
- cheese der Käse
- grapefruit die Grapefruit
- pear die Birne
- potato die Kartoffel
- shrimp die Garnele
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Questions about der Reis
How do you say "rice" in German?
In German, "rice" is der Reis. It is a noun.
Is der Reis masculine or feminine?
Der Reis is masculine. Plural: die Reise. Same spelling as the word for 'trip' but different meaning.
How is der Reis used in a sentence?
Use der Reis as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Reis ist weiß und nahrhaft. (The rice is white and nutritious.).
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