Rennen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Rennen" is mainly used as verb meaning "to run", "to race" or "to compete". It is also used as noun.

Essential properties of "Rennen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Verb

Infinitive: rennen
Simple past: rannte
Participle: gerannt

irregularintransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Properties as Noun

Gender: neutral
Singular: das Rennen
Plural: die Rennen

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To run fast"

"Rennen", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

Definition: "To run quickly or in competition."
Translation(s): to run, to race
Synonym(s): Laufen, Sprinten
Antonym(s): Gehen
Related word(s): Rennbahn, Rennen

📝 Some usage examples:

Er rennt jeden Morgen im Park.He runs in the park every morning.
Sie rannte so schnell sie konnte, um den Bus zu erwischen.She ran as fast as she could to catch the bus.
Die Kinder rennen im Garten herum.The children are running around in the garden.

2.) "To compete in a race"

"Rennen", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

Definition: "To participate in a race or speed competition."
Translation(s): to race, to compete
Synonym(s): Wettlaufen, Sprinten
Antonym(s): gehen, schlendern
Related word(s): Wettkampf, Rennstrecke

📝 Some usage examples:

Er rennt heute im Marathon.He is racing in the marathon today.
Sie rannte im 100-Meter-Lauf.She raced in the 100-meter dash.
Viele Athleten rennen in diesem Wettbewerb.Many athletes are racing in this competition.

3.) "A speed competition"

"Rennen", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

Definition: "A speed event or competition."
Translation(s): race, competition
Synonym(s): Lauf, Wettlauf
Related word(s): Rennbahn, Rennstrecke

📝 Some usage examples:

Das Rennen beginnt um 10 Uhr.The race starts at 10 AM.
Er hat das Rennen gewonnen.He won the race.
Viele Menschen sahen das Rennen im Fernsehen.Many people watched the race on TV.

4.) "To rush to a place"

"Rennen", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

Definition: "To move quickly towards a specific place."
Translation(s): to rush, to hurry, to run
Synonym(s): eilen, stürmen
Antonym(s): gehen, schlendern
Related word(s): Hast, Eile

📝 Some usage examples:

Er rennt zur Arbeit, weil er spät dran ist.He rushes to work because he is late.
Sie rannte zum Supermarkt, bevor er schließt.She rushed to the supermarket before it closed.
Wir rennen zum Bahnhof, um den Zug zu erwischen.We rush to the train station to catch the train.

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