English–German
“breed” in German
How to say “breed” in German
“Breed” in German is Rasse.
A label for living things grouped by inherited or bred traits, most naturally applied to animals and plants and historically extended to humans.
Example sentences with Rasse
In Ausstellungen werden oft verschiedene Rassen verglichen.
At exhibitions, various breeds are often compared.
Tips for using Rasse
- For people, Rasse carries heavy historical and political associations, so Herkunft or Ethnie is often more appropriate depending on the context.
Other German words for “breed”
Der Bauer züchtet Rinder auf dem Hof.
The farmer breeds cattle on the farm.