horse race
das Pferderennen, die Pferderennen
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horse race
A competition in which horses race against one another over a set distance, and the fastest horse wins.
Am Sonntag findet auf der Rennbahn ein großes Pferderennen statt.
A major horse race is taking place at the racetrack on Sunday.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Pferderennen |
| genitive | des Pferderennens |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Pferderennen | die Pferderennen |
| accusative | das Pferderennen | die Pferderennen |
| dative | dem Pferderennen | den Pferderennen |
| genitive | des Pferderennens | der Pferderennen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Pferderennen' (horse race) is made up of 'Pferde' (horses) and 'Rennen' (race). The first word shows which animals are taking part in the race.
Viele Familien besuchen im Sommer ein Pferderennen.
Many families attend a horse race in the summer.
Common collocations include 'ein Pferderennen veranstalten' (to hold a horse race), 'ein Pferderennen organisieren' (to organize a horse race), and 'ein Pferderennen besuchen' (to attend a horse race). 'Ein Pferderennen findet statt' (a horse race takes place) is also frequently used.
Der Verein veranstaltet jedes Jahr ein Pferderennen.
The club holds a horse race every year.
A 'Pferderennen' (horse race) typically takes place at a 'Rennbahn' (racetrack). The phrase 'auf der Rennbahn' (at the racetrack) is therefore often used together with 'Pferderennen'.
Das Pferderennen findet morgen auf der Rennbahn statt.
The horse race is taking place at the racetrack tomorrow.
