NOUN

Riese/ˈʁiːzə/giant

Riese is a German noun that means giant. It is pronounced /ˈʁiːzə/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Riesen".

Definitions

1.a being of enormous size, often human-like, from myths or fairy tales(mythology; fairy tales)

a.legendary or fictional giant

Im Märchen besiegt der Held einen Riesen.In the fairy tale, the hero defeats a giant.

2.a person, animal, or thing of extraordinary size or strength(figurative)

a.very large person or thing

Das Kaufhaus ist ein wahrer Riese unter den Geschäften.The department store is a true giant among the shops.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Riesedie Riesen
Genitivedes Riesender Riesen
Dativedem Riesenden Riesen
Accusativeden Riesendie Riesen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Riese" mean in English?
"Riese" means giant. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Riese"?
"Riese" is pronounced /ˈʁiːzə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Riese" der, die, or das?
"Riese" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Riese"?
The plural of "Riese" is "Riesen".
What part of speech is "Riese"?
"Riese" is a noun in German.

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