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“ray” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃtʁaːl/

Example

Die Strahlen der Sonne waren angenehm warm.

The sun's rays were pleasantly warm.

Illustration for Strahl (ray)

How to say “ray” in German

“Ray” in German is Strahl.

A narrow, directed line travels outward from a source, whether it carries light, liquid, or particles.

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

Example sentences with Strahl

Ein Strahl des Sonnenlichts fiel durch das Fenster.

A ray of sunlight fell through the window.

Tips for using Strahl

  • Strahl is masculine, so the forms are der Strahl, ein Strahl, and die Strahlen; the plural adds -en without an umlaut.

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