der Rettich
radish
The edible, usually elongated root of a cruciferous plant with a strong flavor; it is often eaten raw.
EXAMPLE
Für den Salat habe ich einen weißen Rettich gekauft.
I bought a white radish for the salad.
der Rettich
radish
der Rettich, die Rettiche
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Meanings
der Rettich
radish
A herbaceous crop plant from the cruciferous family that produces a thick edible root.
EXAMPLE
Der Rettich wächst in diesem Beet besonders gut.
The radishes are growing particularly well in this bed.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Rettich, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Rettiche |
| genitive | des Rettichs |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Rettich | die Rettiche |
| accusative | den Rettich | die Rettiche |
| dative | dem Rettich | den Rettichen |
| genitive | des Rettichs | der Rettiche |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Context clue
'Rettich' (radish) refers to both the plant and its edible root. Verbs such as 'wachsen' (to grow), 'blühen' (to bloom), or 'anbauen' (to cultivate) usually indicate the plant, while verbs such as 'schneiden' (to cut), 'reiben' (to grate), or 'essen' (to eat) usually refer to the root.
EXAMPLE
Im Garten wächst der Rettich neben den Möhren.
Radishes are growing next to the carrots in the garden.
Für die Brotzeit habe ich den Rettich in dünne Scheiben geschnitten.
I cut the radish into thin slices for a snack.
Typical collocations
When the edible root is meant, 'Rettich' (radish) often occurs with expressions such as 'weißer Rettich' (white radish), 'Rettichsalat' (radish salad), 'Rettich schneiden' (to cut radish), and 'Rettich mit Salz essen' (to eat radish with salt).
EXAMPLE
Zum Abendessen gab es weißen Rettich mit etwas Essig und Öl.
We had white radish with a little vinegar and oil for dinner.
Garden context
In its meaning as a plant, 'Rettich' (radish) is especially common in contexts involving cultivation and gardening. Typical collocations include 'Rettich anbauen' (to grow radishes), 'Rettich säen' (to sow radishes), and 'Rettich ernten' (to harvest radishes).
EXAMPLE
Wir haben im Frühjahr Rettich gesät und konnten ihn im Sommer ernten.
We sowed radishes in spring and were able to harvest them in summer.
In real life
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