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

noun

(zoology) A medium-sized rodent belonging to the genus Rattus.

Rattenmännchen

noun

(zoology) A medium-sized rodent belonging to the genus Rattus.

Rattenweibchen

noun

(zoology) A medium-sized rodent belonging to the genus Rattus.

Ratz

noun

(zoology) A medium-sized rodent belonging to the genus Rattus.

Ratze

noun

(zoology) A medium-sized rodent belonging to the genus Rattus.

Rättin

noun

(zoology) A medium-sized rodent belonging to the genus Rattus.

Schurke

noun

(informal) An informant or snitch.

Spitzel

noun

(informal) An informant or snitch.

Verräter

noun

(informal) A scab: a worker who acts against trade union policies.

verraten

verb

(intransitive, with on or out) To inform on someone; to betray someone to the police or authorities. [from 20th c.]

What does "rat" mean?

noun A rodent similar to a mouse but larger, often considered a pest.
"The cat caught a rat in the shed behind the house."
verb Informally, to inform on someone to the authorities; to betray someone's trust.
"He is going to rat us out!"

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

rat in a sentence

The cat caught a rat in the shed behind the house.
Rats had gnawed through the sacks of grain in the barn.
He is going to rat us out!
Nobody wanted to rat on their classmate to the teacher.

Similar words in German

betray denounce inform informer scab shop snitch squeal

Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

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: "The cat caught a rat in the shed behind the house." 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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