Rat
noun · /ʁaːt/ ·Etymology
From Middle High German rāt, from Old High German rāt, from Proto-West Germanic *rād, from Proto-Germanic *rēdaz. Cognate with Dutch raad, English rede and read (n.)
Translation
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advice, counsel
masculine, strong
Ich brauche deinen Rat.
I need your advice.
Ich brauche deinen Rat.
I require your advice.
Ich benötige Ihren Rat.
I need your advice.
- advice source:freedict-eng-deu-dictd
- advice source:wikdict-en-de-stardict
- advice; counsel source:dictcc-tuchemnitz-de-en
- council masculine, strong
- councilor, councillor masculine, strong
- title of a Beamter ("Public servant") at the beginning of the senior service Germany, masculine, strong
- title of a Beamter ("Public servant") in the senior service after first promotion Austria, masculine, strong
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | Rat | Räte |
| Accusative | Rat | Räte |
| Dative | Rat | Räten |
| Genitive | Rates | Räte |