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How do you say "rugby" in German?
das Rugby
In German, "rugby" is das Rugby.
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Pronunciation
Say it like the English word with a soft German 'r' at the start: ROOG-bee.
Grammar notes
Neuter noun, das Rugby. Singular and plural are both Rugby. Borrowed from English, commonly used in German-speaking countries.
Example sentence
Mein Bruder spielt Rugby im Verein.
My brother plays rugby in a club.
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How to remember das Rugby
Rugby sounds almost identical to the English word, so English speakers have an easy win here.
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Questions about das Rugby
How do you say "rugby" in German?
In German, "rugby" is das Rugby. It is a noun.
Is das Rugby masculine or feminine?
Neuter noun, das Rugby. Singular and plural are both Rugby. Borrowed from English, commonly used in German-speaking countries.
How is das Rugby used in a sentence?
Use das Rugby as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Mein Bruder spielt Rugby im Verein. (My brother plays rugby in a club.).
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