English–German

“rare” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁaːɐ̯/

Example

Gute Angebote sind rar.

Good deals are rare.

Illustration for rar (rare)

How to say “rare” in German

“Rare” in German is rar.

A thing encountered only now and then, making it stand out from the ordinary.

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

Example sentences with rar

Der Sammler zeigte einen raren Fund aus dem 18. Jahrhundert.

The collector showed a rare find from the 18th century.

Tips for using rar

  • In everyday speech, selten is usually more neutral, while rar often has a slightly elevated or literary tone.

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