Gras
/ɡʁaːs/neuter
The English word grass is translated into German as Gras. Wiktionary also lists gròs and chrud.
Meaning: ground cover plant (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Gras | /ɡʁaːs/ (standard) /ɡʁas/ |
neuter |
| gròs | ||
| chrud | Alemannic German | |
| weidu | Alemannic German | |
| groos | Timau |
Gras refers to the ground cover plant. For a technical description of pasture grass, you can use the term Weidegras.
Which one should you use?
While Gras refers to the plant matter itself, the word Rasen is used specifically when referring to a manicured lawn.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Alemannic-German, you may encounter the forms chrud or weidu. In the Timau dialect, the form groos is used.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
Gras is a neuter noun, meaning it is used with the definite article das.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡʁaːs/
Did you know?
- In German, the word Gras is often used as a common slang term for marijuana.
- The phrase das Gras wächst nicht schneller, wenn man es an den Haaren zieht is a German idiom meaning you cannot rush a natural process.
- While Gras is the general term, Germans use the specific word Rasen for a lawn, which is derived from a verb meaning 'to tear off' or 'to rip'.
Examples in context
- Ich lag im Gras.I lay in the grass.This sentence shows how to use Gras in the context of lying in it.Tatoeba #8106790 by kutschektar, translation #11038723 by sundown
- Das Gras ist grün.The grass is green.This sentence uses Gras to describe its color.Tatoeba #4308360 by Wuzzy, translation #4308361 by Wuzzy
- Tom sitzt im Gras.Tom is sitting on the grass.This sentence shows the use of Gras when sitting on it.Tatoeba #7592288 by wolfgangth, translation #7544331 by CK
- Bitte stellen Sie sicher, dass der Rasen ordnungsgemäß bewässert wird.Please ensure that the lawn is watered properly.
- Der Hund liebt es, im Grünzeug herumzutollen.The dog loves frolicking in the green stuff.
- 130 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Julia and Julian are in the garden.
- JuliaJulian, das Gras ist heute sehr lang.Julian, the grass is very long today.
- JulianJa, ich werde es morgen mähen.Yes, I will mow it tomorrow.
- JuliaSoll ich dir dabei helfen?Should I help you with that?
- JulianDas ist lieb von dir, Julia.That is kind of you, Julia.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “grass” translations and entries Gras, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
