NOUN
Rasse/ˈʁasə/race (biological group); breed (animals)
Rasse is a German noun that means race (biological group) or breed (animals). It is pronounced /ˈʁasə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Rassen".
Definitions
1.a group defined by inherited physical or genetic characteristics; race(biology, sociology)
a.human group identified by physical features or ancestry (mainly in historical or bureaucratic usage, now sensitive/controversial)
In vielen Ländern ist das Thema Rasse sehr umstritten.—In many countries, the topic of race is very controversial.
2.a breed or variety within a domestic animal species(zoology, animals)
a.particular breed of a pet or livestock animal
Der Labrador ist eine sehr beliebte Hunderasse.—The Labrador is a very popular dog breed.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Rasse | die Rassen |
| Genitive | der Rasse | der Rassen |
| Dative | der Rasse | den Rassen |
| Accusative | die Rasse | die Rassen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Rasse" mean in English?
- "Rasse" means race (biological group) or breed (animals). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Rasse"?
- "Rasse" is pronounced /ˈʁasə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Rasse" der, die, or das?
- "Rasse" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Rasse"?
- The plural of "Rasse" is "Rassen".
- What part of speech is "Rasse"?
- "Rasse" is a noun in German.
