English–German

“race” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʁaːzn̩/

Example

Das Auto rast die Straße entlang.

The car is racing down the street.

Illustration for rasen (race)

How to say “race” in German

“Race” in German is rasen.

Something shoots ahead at reckless speed, and the same uncontrolled force can describe an emotional outburst.

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

Example sentences with rasen

Nach der Nachricht rast mein Herz vor Freude.

After the news, my heart raced with joy.

Tips for using rasen

  • The verb rasen is written with a lowercase initial, whereas der Rasen means 'lawn' and is a separate masculine noun.

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