NOUN
derRiese/ˈʁiːzə/giant
Riese is a German noun that means giant. It is pronounced /ˈʁiːzə/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Riesen".
Definitions
1.a being of enormous size, often human-like, from myths or fairy tales(mythology; fairy tales)
a.legendary or fictional giant
Im Märchen besiegt der Held einen Riesen.—In the fairy tale, the hero defeats a giant.
2.a person, animal, or thing of extraordinary size or strength(figurative)
a.very large person or thing
Das Kaufhaus ist ein wahrer Riese unter den Geschäften.—The department store is a true giant among the shops.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Riese | die Riesen |
| Genitive | des Riesen | der Riesen |
| Dative | dem Riesen | den Riesen |
| Accusative | den Riesen | die Riesen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Riese" mean in English?
- "Riese" means giant. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Riese"?
- "Riese" is pronounced /ˈʁiːzə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Riese" der, die, or das?
- "Riese" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Riese"?
- The plural of "Riese" is "Riesen".
- What part of speech is "Riese"?
- "Riese" is a noun in German.
