NOUN
dieRübe/ˈʁyːbə/turnip; beet (colloquial: head)
Rübe is a German noun that means turnip or beet (colloquial: head). It is pronounced /ˈʁyːbə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Rüben".
Definitions
1.a type of edible root vegetable, usually round and white or red(vegetable)
a.turnip (Brassica rapa)
In der Suppe sind viele Rüben und Kartoffeln.—There are many turnips and potatoes in the soup.
b.generic for several root crops, especially sugar beet (in compounds)
Die Zuckerfabrik verarbeitet jedes Jahr tausende Tonnen Rüben.—The sugar factory processes thousands of tons of beets every year.
2.head (used playfully or jokingly)(colloquial, humorous, body part)
a.head (as in 'noggin')
Er hat sich die Rübe gestoßen.—He bumped his head.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Rübe | die Rüben |
| Genitive | der Rübe | der Rüben |
| Dative | der Rübe | den Rüben |
| Accusative | die Rübe | die Rüben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Rübe" mean in English?
- "Rübe" means turnip or beet (colloquial: head). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Rübe"?
- "Rübe" is pronounced /ˈʁyːbə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Rübe" der, die, or das?
- "Rübe" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Rübe"?
- The plural of "Rübe" is "Rüben".
- What part of speech is "Rübe"?
- "Rübe" is a noun in German.
