rat in German
rat in German is Ratte, Rattenmännchen, Rattenweibchen — rat means a rodent similar to a mouse but larger, often considered a pest.
rat in German
Ratte
(zoology) A medium-sized rodent belonging to the genus Rattus.
Rattenmännchen
(zoology) A medium-sized rodent belonging to the genus Rattus.
Rattenweibchen
(zoology) A medium-sized rodent belonging to the genus Rattus.
Ratz
(zoology) A medium-sized rodent belonging to the genus Rattus.
Ratze
(zoology) A medium-sized rodent belonging to the genus Rattus.
Rättin
(zoology) A medium-sized rodent belonging to the genus Rattus.
Schurke
(informal) An informant or snitch.
Spitzel
(informal) An informant or snitch.
Verräter
(informal) A scab: a worker who acts against trade union policies.
verraten
(intransitive, with on or out) To inform on someone; to betray someone to the police or authorities. [from 20th c.]
What does "rat" mean?
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noun A rodent similar to a mouse but larger, often considered a pest.
"A rat scurried along the subway tracks."
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verb Informally, to inform on someone to the authorities; to betray someone's trust.
"He ratted on his friends to avoid getting in trouble himself."
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rat in a sentence
- A rat scurried along the subway tracks.
- He ratted on his friends to avoid getting in trouble himself.
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What is "rat" in German?
"rat" in German is Ratte, Rattenmännchen, Rattenweibchen. rat means: A rodent similar to a mouse but larger, often considered a pest.
How do you use "rat" in a sentence?
Example: "A rat scurried along the subway tracks." In German, "rat" is Ratte, Rattenmännchen, Rattenweibchen.
Are there other ways to say "rat" in German?
Yes — German has 10 translations listed for "rat": Ratte, Rattenmännchen, Rattenweibchen, Ratz, Ratze, Rättin.
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