der Rubin
ruby
A valuable, usually deep-red gemstone that is a variety of the mineral corundum.
EXAMPLE
Ihre Halskette war mit einem großen, funkelnden Rubin besetzt.
Her necklace was set with a large, sparkling ruby.
der Rubin
ruby
der Rubin, die Rubine
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Meanings
der Rubin
ruby
The bright red color that is typical of the gemstone of the same name.
EXAMPLE
Sie trug ein Abendkleid in einem tiefen Rubin.
She wore an evening dress in a deep ruby.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Rubin, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Rubine |
| genitive | des Rubins |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Rubin | die Rubine |
| accusative | den Rubin | die Rubine |
| dative | dem Rubin | den Rubinen |
| genitive | des Rubins | der Rubine |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Context clue
The meaning of 'Rubin' (ruby) can be recognized from its usage. As a countable noun ('ein Rubin' — a ruby, 'zwei Rubine' — two rubies), it refers to the gemstone. As a non-countable color term, often with the preposition 'in', it refers to the color.
EXAMPLE
Der Dieb stahl die Kette mit den drei Rubinen.
The thief stole the necklace with the three rubies.
Typical collocations
As a gemstone, 'Rubin' (ruby) is often used in connection with jewelry and its value. Typical phrases are 'ein Ring mit einem Rubin' (a ring with a ruby), 'mit Rubinen besetzt' (set with rubies), or 'ein wertvoller Rubin' (a valuable ruby).
EXAMPLE
Er schenkte ihr zum Jubiläum einen Ring mit einem kleinen Rubin.
He gave her a ring with a small ruby for their anniversary.
Use as a color
When 'Rubin' (ruby) describes a color, it often appears with the preposition 'in' or becomes part of an adjective such as 'rubinrot' (ruby-red).
EXAMPLE
Sie kaufte sich ein Tuch in einem leuchtenden Rubin.
She bought herself a scarf in a bright ruby.
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