Reich
/ʁaɪ̯ç/neuter
The German word Reich means an empire or a nation.
Reich is a noun used to describe a German empire or a nation.
Meaning: a German empire or nation (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular neuter noun Reich becomes Reiche in its plural form to mean empires.
How do you pronounce it?
/ʁaɪ̯ç/
Did you know?
- The German noun Reich is a distant relative of the Sanskrit word राज्य (rājyá), which also describes concepts of royalty and sovereignty.
- In German, the adjective reich meaning 'wealthy' and the noun Reich meaning 'empire' are derived from the same root. Originally, the word described power and might rather than just money.
Examples in context
- Das sogenannte Tausendjährige Reich dauerte nur zwölf Jahre.The so-called Thousand Year Reich lasted only twelve years.This sentence is useful for mentioning the duration of the so-called Thousand Year Reich.Tatoeba #1091616 by Hans07, translation #1973236 by Vortarulo
- Eure Majestät, Ihr Reich ist bekannt für seine großartige Kultur und Geschichte.Your Majesty, your realm is known for its magnificent culture and history.
- Ich war letzte Woche in deinem Reich und habe mich großartig amüsiert!I was in your kingdom last week and had a great time!
- Das Reich war sehr mächtig.The empire was very powerful.
- Er studiert die Geschichte des alten Reichs.He is studying the history of the old empire.
Example conversation
Hannah and Maximilian are studying history in a library.
- HannahWelches Reich untersuchst du gerade, Maximilian?Which empire are you studying right now, Maximilian?
- MaximilianIch lese über das Erste Reich.I am reading about the First Empire.
- HannahIst das Thema sehr schwierig?Is the topic very difficult?
- MaximilianNein, es ist wirklich sehr interessant.No, it is really very interesting.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “reich” translations and entries Reich, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Reich, reich, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
