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die Rose, die Rosen
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rose
A well-known ornamental plant with usually fragrant flowers and stems that often have thorns. The flower of this plant is considered a symbol of love and beauty.
Er hat ihr zum Geburtstag einen Strauß roter Rosen geschenkt.
He gave her a bouquet of red roses for her birthday.
rose window
A circular, ornamental architectural element, especially the large, round window above the portal of Gothic churches (rose window).
Die farbigen Glasfenster in der Rose der Kathedrale sind weltberühmt.
The colored stained-glass windows in the cathedral's rose window are world-famous.
skin disease
A colloquial short form for certain inflammatory skin diseases such as shingles or erysipelas.
Mein Großvater hatte eine schmerzhafte Rose am Oberkörper.
My grandfather had a painful skin disease on his upper body.
| gender | feminine die |
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| plural | die Rosen |
| genitive | der Rose |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | die Rose | die Rosen |
| accusative | die Rose | die Rosen |
| dative | der Rose | den Rosen |
| genitive | der Rose | der Rosen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
You can easily recognize the meaning of 'Rose' (rose) from context. If it is about gardens, flowers, or love, the plant is meant. In connection with churches or architecture, it refers to the round window. If people are talking about the body and pain, it is about the disease.
Im Garten wachsen Rosen, während die alte Kirche für ihre Fensterrose bekannt ist.
Roses grow in the garden, while the old church is known for its rose window.
When the flower is meant, 'Rose' (rose) is often combined with colors (red roses), quantities (a bouquet of roses), or actions such as 'schenken' (to give), 'pflanzen' (to plant), and 'riechen' (to smell).
Sie liebt den Duft von weißen Rosen in ihrem Garten.
She loves the scent of white roses in her garden.
In architecture, 'die Rose' (the rose) or 'die Fensterrose' (the rose window) refers to a large, round window that is typical of Gothic churches. Look for words like 'Kirche' (church), 'Kathedrale' (cathedral), 'Fassade' (facade), or 'Fenster' (window).
Die große Rose über dem Hauptportal der Kirche ist ein Meisterwerk.
The large rose window above the main portal of the church is a masterpiece.
In a medical context, 'die Rose' (the rose) is a colloquial abbreviation for skin diseases such as 'die Gürtelrose' (shingles) or 'die Wundrose' (erysipelas). In a conversation with a doctor, the full names are usually used.
Der Arzt diagnostizierte bei ihm eine Gürtelrose am Rücken.
The doctor diagnosed him with shingles on his back.
rosette
For a large, round church window, both Rose and Rosette can be appropriate. Here, Rose specifically refers to the architectural window; Rosette can also refer to this window, but it can more generally mean a rose-shaped ornament in architecture or design. Rosette is therefore the appropriate term for a purely decorative motif.
Über dem Portal der gotischen Kirche leuchtet eine große Rose aus buntem Glas.
A large rose window made of stained glass glows above the portal of the Gothic church.
Über dem Seiteneingang schmückt eine steinerne Rosette die Fassade.
A stone rosette decorates the facade above the side entrance.
