Riff

dieNoun

das Riff (musical); das Riff (geological)

Word details

German meaning
Ein veralteter Begriff für Tollwut.
English meaning
Rabies
Synonym
Tollwut
German example
Im Mittelalter wurde Lyssa gefürchtet.
English example
In the Middle Ages, Lyssa (rabies) was feared.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Lyssa
Plural Form
None

Example sentences with “Riff”

  1. He played a cool guitar riff. (Er spielte ein cooles Gitarrenriff.)

Frequently asked questions

Does 'Riff' mean the same thing in German?

Yes, it is used for both coral reefs and musical guitar riffs. It is neuter: 'das Riff'.