German word

rennen

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʁɛnən/

Meaning

  • verbrun

Example

Ich renne jeden Morgen im Park.

I run in the park every morning.

Illustration for rennen (run)

More examples

Er rennt zum Bus.

He runs for the bus.

Core concept

Fast foot movement carries someone forward through a park, toward a finish line, or away from a danger.

Common phrases

  • zum Bus rennen

    run for the bus

  • mit dem Hund rennen

    run alongside the dog

  • eine Runde rennen

    run one lap

Similar words

laufen: Moving on foot at a natural everyday pace.
joggen: Running steadily at a moderate pace for exercise.
sprinten: Covering a short distance at full speed.
eilen: Moving from one place to another in a hurry.

Definition in German

sich sehr schnell zu Fuß fortbewegen

Word origin

The verb comes through Middle High German rennen from Old High German rennon and belongs to the same Germanic word family as English run.

Usage tips

  • Laufen covers a broader range from walking to running, while rennen more strongly emphasizes speed or hurried movement.

Other meanings

  • raceverb
  • dashverb

Opposites

Related words

  • der Rennerhitnoun
  • die Rennbahnracecoursenoun

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