PROPER NOUN

Rhein/ʁaɪ̯n/Rhine (river)

Rhein is a German proper noun that means Rhine (river). It is pronounced /ʁaɪ̯n/. As a noun it takes the article "der".

Definitions

1.major river in western Europe, flowing through Switzerland, Germany, and the Netherlands(geography, river)

a.the Rhine River, important for transport and culture

Der Rhein fließt durch mehrere Länder und ist einer der längsten Flüsse Europas.—The Rhine flows through several countries and is one of the longest rivers in Europe.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Rhein—
Genitivedes Rheins—
Dativedem Rhein—
Accusativeden Rhein—

Frequently asked questions

What does "Rhein" mean in English?
"Rhein" means Rhine (river). It is a German proper noun.
How do you pronounce "Rhein"?
"Rhein" is pronounced /ʁaɪ̯n/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Rhein" der, die, or das?
"Rhein" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What part of speech is "Rhein"?
"Rhein" is a proper noun in German.

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