NOUN

dasReich/ˈʁaɪ̯ç/empire; realm; domain

Reich is a German noun that means empire, realm, or domain. It is pronounced /ˈʁaɪ̯ç/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Reiche".

Definitions

1.a large political territorial unit or empire, especially used historically(historical/political)

a.a state or area ruled by a monarch or emperor

Das Römische Reich war eines der größten Imperien der Geschichte.—The Roman Empire was one of the largest empires in history.

2.a domain or area in which something is dominant or prevails(figurative/literary)

a.sphere of influence, field

Die Wissenschaft ist sein Reich.—Science is his domain.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Reichdie Reiche
Genitivedes Reichsder Reiche
Dativedem Reichden Reichen
Accusativedas Reichdie Reiche

Frequently asked questions

What does "Reich" mean in English?
"Reich" means empire, realm, or domain. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Reich"?
"Reich" is pronounced /ˈʁaɪ̯ç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Reich" der, die, or das?
"Reich" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
What is the plural of "Reich"?
The plural of "Reich" is "Reiche".
What part of speech is "Reich"?
"Reich" is a noun in German.

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Make “Reich” stick.

Practice it in real sentences in the Alexandria app. Miss it, and Alexandria explains why, then brings it back right before you’d forget.