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“advice” in German

German

AlsoBeratung · Ratschlag

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁaːt/

Example

Ich brauche deinen Rat.

I need your advice.

Illustration for Rat (advice)

How to say “advice” in German

“Advice” in German is Rat.

A panel lays out choices for someone at a crossroads, serving either as helpful advisers or as a formal council.

Full entry for Rat: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Rat

Ich folge seinem Rat.

I follow his advice.

Tips for using Rat

  • The phrase jemandem Rat geben means to give someone advice, with jemandem in the dative case rather than the accusative.

Other German words for “advice”

Ich brauche eine Beratung.

I need some advice.

Kannst du mir einen Ratschlag geben?

Can you give me some advice?

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