race
das Rennen, die Rennen
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race
A sporting competition in which participants cover a particular distance as quickly as possible. They may run, swim, ride, or use a vehicle.
Die Fahrerin gewann das Rennen mit zwei Sekunden Vorsprung.
The driver won the race by two seconds.
race
A competition between people or groups for a particular goal, position, or advantage.
Das Rennen um das Präsidentenamt ist noch völlig offen.
The race for the presidency is still completely open.
to win the race
To prevail over others and succeed in a competition or selection process.
Unter den fünf Bewerberinnen hat schließlich eine erfahrene Ingenieurin das Rennen gemacht.
In the end, an experienced female engineer won the race among the five applicants.
to be in the race
To still be involved in a selection process or competition and continue to have a chance of succeeding.
Für den Vorsitz sind noch drei Kandidaten im Rennen.
Three candidates are still in the race for the chairmanship.
to be out of the race
To no longer be considered in a selection process or competition, or to no longer have any chance of succeeding.
Nach der Absage des Investors ist das Unternehmen beim Kauf der Fabrik aus dem Rennen.
After the investor withdrew, the company was out of the race to buy the factory.
to enter the race
To participate as a candidate or competitor in a competition for a position or success.
Sie geht als unabhängige Kandidatin ins Rennen um das Bürgermeisteramt.
She is entering the race for mayor as an independent candidate.
to enter someone or something in the race
To put someone forward as a candidate or enter something as a contribution to a competition.
Die Partei schickt einen jungen Abgeordneten ins Rennen um den Parteivorsitz.
The party is fielding a young member of parliament in the race for party leader.
running
The act of running quickly.
Vom Rennen zum Bahnhof war ich völlig außer Atem.
I was completely out of breath from running to the train station.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Rennen |
| genitive | des Rennens |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Rennen | die Rennen |
| accusative | das Rennen | die Rennen |
| dative | dem Rennen | den Rennen |
| genitive | des Rennens | der Rennen |
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Whether 'das Rennen' (the race) refers to a sporting competition or a competition for a goal is often indicated by the surrounding nouns: distance, time, and finish point suggest sport; office, position, or advantage suggest a figurative competition.
Beim Rennen über fünf Kilometer wurde eine neue Bestzeit erreicht.
A new record time was set in the five-kilometer race.
Das Rennen um den Parteivorsitz bleibt bis zur Abstimmung spannend.
The race for party leadership remains exciting right up to the vote.
In its sporting sense, 'das Rennen' (the race) is often used with verbs such as 'gewinnen' (to win), 'verlieren' (to lose), and 'fahren' (to race). The phrase 'an einem Rennen teilnehmen' (to take part in a race) is also very common.
Nach einem starken Endspurt gewann sie das Rennen.
After a strong finishing sprint, she won the race.
Mehr als hundert Sportler nahmen an dem Rennen teil.
More than one hundred athletes took part in the race.
For a competition for a position, office, or advantage, 'Rennen' (race) is often used with 'um' (for) and the accusative. The phrase 'das Rennen um …' (the race for ...) is especially common in news reports.
Das Rennen um den Titel ist in diesem Jahr besonders spannend.
The race for the title is particularly exciting this year.
In the expression 'das Rennen machen' (to win the race), 'Rennen' (race) normally appears with the definite article. The expression is often used with 'schließlich' (in the end) or 'am Ende' (in the end) when the result of a selection is mentioned.
Am Ende machte der günstigste Anbieter das Rennen.
In the end, the cheapest provider won the race.
'Im Rennen sein' (to be in the race) is often used with 'für' (for) and a position or with 'um' (for) and a goal. The expression describes a selection process that is still open.
Um den Meistertitel sind nur noch zwei Mannschaften im Rennen.
Only two teams are still in the race for the championship title.
'Aus dem Rennen sein' (to be out of the race) is often followed by a reason introduced with 'nach' (after), 'wegen' (because of), or 'durch' (as a result of). 'Um' (for) and the goal of the selection can follow.
Wegen einer Verletzung ist die Favoritin aus dem Rennen um den Gesamtsieg.
Because of an injury, the favorite is out of the race for the overall victory.
'Ins Rennen gehen' (to enter the race) is often used with 'für' (for) and a supporting organization or with 'um' (for) and the office being sought. The expression emphasizes the beginning of participation.
Der bekannte Journalist geht für seine Partei ins Rennen um einen Sitz im Bundestag.
The well-known journalist is entering the race for a seat in the Bundestag on behalf of his party.
In 'jemanden ins Rennen schicken' (to field someone as a candidate), the person mentioned is the accusative object. The expression is often used when a party, team, or organization puts someone forward as a candidate.
Bei der Stadtratswahl schickt die Bürgerinitiative eine pensionierte Lehrerin ins Rennen.
In the city council election, the citizens' initiative is fielding a retired teacher as its candidate.
