Rute
dieNounrod; switch; tail (of an animal)
English translations
- 01
rut
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine Rute ist ein dünner, biegsamer Stab, oft aus Holz, der zum Schlagen oder als Zierde verwendet wird.
- English meaning
- rod
- Synonym
- Stock, Zweig
- German example
- Der Gärtner stützte die junge Pflanze mit einer Rute.
- English example
- The gardener supported the young plant with a rod.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Rute
- Plural Form
- die Ruten
Related words
- Rutengängerin
Dowser
- Rutengänger
Dowser
- Rutenhirse
Switchgrass is a perennial grass native to North America, often used as an ornamental plant or for erosion control.
- Goldrute
Goldenrod
- Beiruter
Beiruti
- Spießrute
running the gauntlet
- Wünschelrute
A divining rod is a Y-shaped stick or rod traditionally used to locate underground water sources, metals, or other hidden items.
- Angelrute
Fishing rod
- Spießrutenlauf
A Spießrutenlauf is a punishment in which the person being punished must run between two rows of people who strike them.
- Beiruterin
Beiruti woman
- Biest
brute
- Brut
brute
- Ausbilder
An instructor is a person who teaches and trains others in a specific field or skill.
- Brut
Brood
- Angelgerät
Fishing tackle
- Feldweibel
Sergeant
- stäupen
To flog, to whip, to beat with a rod (archaic)
- Rütchen
Small rod, twig
- Ruthe
Rod
- einschwören
to swear in, to induct
- Rekrut
Recruit
- Gerte
switch
- Angel
Angel
- Vizefeldwebel
A Sergeant First Class is a rank in the German Armed Forces, belonging to the non-commissioned officers with sword knot.
- Feldwebel
A sergeant is a non-commissioned officer rank in the Bundeswehr and other armies.
- Angel
Angel
Example sentences with “Rute”
Der Hund wedelt mit der Rute. (The dog is wagging its tail.)
Frequently asked questions
Is Rute only used for animal tails?
No, it also refers to a rod or a switch used for punishment in older contexts, or a fishing rod (Angelrute).