ruß
derNounsoot
English translations
- 01
soot
- 02
black
Word details
- German meaning
- „Ruß“ ist eine schwarze, pulverförmige Substanz, die bei unvollständiger Verbrennung von organischen Materialien entsteht.
- English meaning
- “Soot” is a black, powdery substance produced by the incomplete combustion of organic materials.
- Synonym
- Qualm, Schmauch
- German example
- Der Schornstein war mit einer dicken Schicht Ruß bedeckt.
- English example
- The chimney was covered with a thick layer of soot.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Ruß
- Plural Form
- die Ruße
Related words
- rußig
Sooty
- rußen
To soot
- Rußpartikel
Soot particles
- grußlos
ungreeted
- Gruß
greeting
- Sonnengruß
Sun salutation
- berußen
To soot, to cover with soot
- verrußt
Sooty
- Autofahrergruß
Motorist greeting
- Gegengruß
Return greeting
- prußisch
Prussian
- russig
Sooty
- ♥-lich
♥-lich is an informal and affectionate way to express fondness or warmth, often as part of a greeting.
- schwärzlich
Blackish
- grüßen
To greet
- Küßchen
A peck is a light kiss, often given on the cheek, as a greeting or expression of affection.
- Gruss
greeting
- Anrede
Salutation
- Schmauch
Gunpowder residue
- Ansichtskarte
Postcard
- zunicken
To nod
- Lebewohl
Farewell is a parting greeting, often used when one knows they will not see someone for a long time.
- lupfen
To lift slightly
- Namaste
Namaste is a traditional Indian greeting that expresses respect and reverence.
- Händeschütteln
Handshake
- Fistbump
Fist bump
- Küsschen
Peck
- blaken
Soot
- erwidert
Replied
- Salve
Hail, greetings
- Salut
Salute
- Heil
Well-being, salvation; also used as a greeting (historically charged).
- Begrüßung
Greeting
Example sentences with “ruß”
Der Kamin ist voller schwarzem Ruß. (The chimney is full of black soot.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the gender of Ruß?
Ruß is a masculine noun (der Ruß). It does not have a common plural form as it refers to a substance.