NOUN
Riff/ʁɪf/reef (nautical); riff (music)
Riff is a German noun that means reef (nautical) or riff (music). It is pronounced /ʁɪf/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Riffe".
Definitions
1.reef, a strip of rock or coral near the surface of the sea(geography, nautical)
a.natural formation of rock, coral, or sand near the surface of the water
Das Great Barrier Reef ist das größte Riff der Welt.—The Great Barrier Reef is the largest reef in the world.
2.repeated melodic or rhythmic phrase, especially on guitar (riff)(music, colloquial)
a.short, recognizable sequence of notes or chords, often repeated
Der Gitarrist spielte ein eingängiges Riff.—The guitarist played a catchy riff.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Riff | die Riffe |
| Genitive | des Riffes | der Riffe |
| Dative | dem Riff | den Riffen |
| Accusative | das Riff | die Riffe |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Riff" mean in English?
- "Riff" means reef (nautical) or riff (music). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Riff"?
- "Riff" is pronounced /ʁɪf/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Riff" der, die, or das?
- "Riff" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Riff"?
- The plural of "Riff" is "Riffe".
- What part of speech is "Riff"?
- "Riff" is a noun in German.
