English–German
“rat” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʁatə/
Example
Ich habe gestern eine Ratte gefangen.
I caught a rat yesterday.
How to say “rat” in German
“Rat” in German is Ratte.
A relatively large rodent with a long tail, and by extension a harsh label for a treacherous person.
Example sentences with Ratte
Wenn eine Ratte auftaucht, wollen viele sie schnell loswerden.
When a rat appears, many people want to get rid of it quickly.
Tips for using Ratte
- The figurative use of Ratte is colloquial and strongly insulting, not a neutral way to describe an untrustworthy person.