Rättchen
dasNounlittle rat
English translations
- 01
little rat
Word details
- German meaning
- Verkleinerungsform von Rad; ein kleines Rad.
- English meaning
- Little wheel
- Synonym
- Rädchen, Rolle
- German example
- Das Rättchen drehte sich leicht und geräuschlos.
- English example
- The little wheel turned easily and silently.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- das
- Singular Form
- das Rättchen
- Plural Form
- die Rättchen
Example sentences with “Rättchen”
Das Rättchen saß in der Ecke. (The little rat sat in the corner.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between '-chen' and '-lein'?
Both are diminutive suffixes that make nouns neuter. '-chen' is more common in standard German, while '-lein' often has a slightly more archaic or regional, poetic feel.