der Reis
Meaning and Usage
"Der Reis" in German refers to "rice" in English. It is used to denote the starchy cereal used as food, as well as the plant on which this cereal grows.
Linguistic Analysis
"Reis" is a noun in its singular form. There are no prefixes or suffixes attached to it. The word has Middle High German and Old High German roots, with possibly even older Indo-European origins.
Comparisons between German and English
The word "Reis" in German is similar to its English counterpart "rice" in both meaning and pronunciation.
Cultural Context
Rice is a staple food in many cultures around the world, and its significance in German cuisine and culture has grown over the years with the globalization of food.
Example Sentences
- Ich koche gerne Reis zum Abendessen. (I enjoy cooking rice for dinner.)
- Der Reis auf dem Feld wächst schnell. (The rice in the field grows quickly.)
Memory Tips
Associate "der Reis" with the English word "rice" and remember its meaning by thinking of a bowl of rice.
Additional Vocabulary
- die Nudeln (noodles)
- das Brot (bread)
- die Kartoffel (potato)
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
Gender: masculine Plural: die Reise
Conjugation (for verbs)
Not applicable. "Reis" is a noun, so it does not have a conjugation.