der Reis
rice
A grain with small, elongated or round kernels that is grown especially in warm countries and eaten as a staple food.
EXAMPLE
Zum Hähnchencurry essen wir am liebsten Basmatireis.
With chicken curry, we like to eat basmati rice best.
der Reis
rice
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Meanings
Usage tips
Usually singular
As the name of a food (a mass noun), 'Reis' is usually used without an article and in the singular because it is not countable. The plural 'die Reise' (for types of rice) is very rare.
EXAMPLE
Ich esse nicht so gern Reis.
I don't really like eating rice.
Common compounds
'Reis' is often the second part of compound words that refer to a particular variety or a dish. This makes it possible to understand and form many new words.
EXAMPLE
Kinder essen gerne Milchreis mit Zimt und Zucker.
Children like eating rice pudding with cinnamon and sugar.
Typical verbs
In connection with rice as a food, the verbs 'kochen' (to cook), 'anbauen' (to grow), and 'ernten' (to harvest) are often used.
EXAMPLE
Vergiss nicht, den Reis zu kochen.
Don't forget to cook the rice.
Compare with
Reis vs Reiser
traveler / scion
Reis is a grain and a common staple food. Reiser, on the other hand, refers to a young plant shoot used for grafting. So use “Reis” for a food and “Reiser” for such a shoot in horticulture.
Reis
Für das Mittagessen kocht sie Reis mit Gemüse.
She is cooking rice with vegetables for lunch.
Reiser
Für die Veredelung setzt der Gärtner einen Reiser auf den jungen Baum.
The gardener grafts a scion onto the young tree.
In real life
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