NOUN
Rand/ʁant/edge; margin; border
Rand is a German noun that means edge, margin, or border. It is pronounced /ʁant/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Ränder".
Definitions
1.the outer limit or edge of an area or object(location)
a.side or boundary of a flat surface
Am Rand des Tisches liegt ein Buch.—A book is lying at the edge of the table.
2.blank space at the side of a printed page(printed text)
a.margin of a page
Bitte schreiben Sie Ihre Notizen an den Rand.—Please write your notes in the margin.
3.border or verge of a state or condition(figurative)
a.point immediately before something happens
Er stand am Rand der Verzweiflung.—He was on the verge of despair.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Rand | die Ränder |
| Genitive | des Rands | der Ränder |
| Dative | dem Rand | den Rändern |
| Accusative | den Rand | die Ränder |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Rand" mean in English?
- "Rand" means edge, margin, or border. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Rand"?
- "Rand" is pronounced /ʁant/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Rand" der, die, or das?
- "Rand" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Rand"?
- The plural of "Rand" is "Ränder".
- What part of speech is "Rand"?
- "Rand" is a noun in German.
