English–German

“rice” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁaɪ̯s/

Example

Ich esse den Reis.

I'm eating the rice.

Illustration for Reis (rice)

How to say “rice” in German

“Rice” in German is Reis.

Small pale grains that can fill a pantry sack or become a soft side dish on a plate.

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

Example sentences with Reis

In vielen Gerichten der asiatischen Küche ist Reis die Hauptzutat.

In many dishes in Asian cuisine, rice is the main ingredient.

Tips for using Reis

  • The cooked dish is still called Reis, while specific kinds are counted with expressions such as zwei Sorten Reis or Reissorten.

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