NOUN

Ritus/ˈʁiːtʊs/ritual; rite

Ritus is a German noun that means ritual or rite. It is pronounced /ˈʁiːtʊs/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Riten".

Definitions

1.a fixed set of ceremonial actions or customs, especially those of a religious or traditional nature(religion, anthropology)

a.religious or traditional ceremony involving specific actions or words

Die Taufe ist ein wichtiger Ritus in vielen christlichen Kirchen.Baptism is an important rite in many Christian churches.

b.symbolic, formal procedure or act in a cultural context

Der morgendliche Kaffee ist für ihn schon fast ein täglicher Ritus.The morning coffee is almost a daily ritual for him.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Ritusdie Riten
Genitivedes Ritusder Riten
Dativedem Ritusden Riten
Accusativeden Ritusdie Riten

Frequently asked questions

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

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