Roß

dasNoun

steed, horse (poetic or archaic)

English translations

  1. 01

    horse

  2. 02

    steed

Word details

German meaning
Ein veraltetes Wort für Pferd, oft in poetischen oder gehobenen Kontexten verwendet.
English meaning
Steed
Synonym
Pferd
German example
Der Ritter bestieg sein treues Roß.
English example
The knight mounted his trusty steed.
Type
Noun
Article
das
Singular Form
das Roß
Plural Form
die Roße

Example sentences with “Roß”

  1. Der Ritter stieg auf sein stolzes Roß. (The knight mounted his proud steed.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Roß' still used in modern German?

It is mostly used in literature, poetry, or historical contexts. In everyday German, 'Pferd' is the standard word for horse.