Rat Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Rat" is used as noun with the meaning of "advice", "counsel" or "recommendation".

Essential properties of "Rat"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Gender: masculine
  • Singular: der Rat
  • Plural: die Räte

Meanings of "Rat" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Advice or recommendation on how to act"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich brauche deinen Rat in dieser schwierigen Situation.I need your advice in this difficult situation.
  2. Der Arzt gab mir den Rat, mehr Sport zu treiben.The doctor advised me to exercise more.
  3. Sein Rat war sehr hilfreich für meine Entscheidung.His advice was very helpful for my decision.

2.) "Collegiate body for governance or administration"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Rat der Stadt trifft sich jeden Monat.The city council meets every month.
  2. Sie wurde in den Rat der Universität gewählt.She was elected to the university council.
  3. Der Rat hat einstimmig für den Vorschlag gestimmt.The council voted unanimously for the proposal.

3.) "Long-tailed rodent, often a pest"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. In der Altstadt gibt es viele Ratten.There are many rats in the old town.
  2. Die Katze hat eine Ratte gefangen.The cat caught a rat.
  3. Wir müssen etwas gegen die Ratten im Keller unternehmen.We need to do something about the rats in the cellar.
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