Rose
/ˈʁoːzə/feminine
The English word 'rose' is translated into German as Rose. Wiktionary also lists Roos.
Meaning: flower (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Rose | /ˈʁoːzə/ (Germany) /ˈʁoːsɛ/ |
feminine |
| Roos | Alemannic German, masculine |
Rose is the noun used to refer to the flower. Related to this, you might use the adjectives rosa or rosarot to describe the color pink or pink to describe the color. If you are referring to the female given name, the form Rosa is used.
Which one should you use?
While Rose is the noun for the flower, rosa is the adjective used to describe the color pink.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Alemannic German, the masculine form Roos is used.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
Rose is a feminine noun. The form Roos is masculine.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈʁoːzə/
Did you know?
- The German word for a rosehip is Hagebutte, which shares no linguistic root with Rose despite being the fruit of the plant.
- In German literature and poetry, the Rose is often paired with the Lilie to symbolize the contrast between earthly passion and spiritual purity.
- The color pink is described as rosa in German, but the word pink is also used to describe a much more intense, neon-like shade of magenta.
Examples in context
- Die Rose ist rosa.The rose is pink.This sentence demonstrates the use of Rose.Tatoeba #1550386 by Zaghawa, translation #1417588 by marcelostockle
- Siehst du eine Rose?Do you see a rose?This sentence shows how to ask a question containing Rose.Tatoeba #3949837 by pne, translation #1912211 by CM
- Ich kaufe eine Rose.I'm buying a rose.This sentence shows the use of Rose in a simple statement about buying something.Tatoeba #8320772 by MisterTrouser, translation #9361403 by shekitten
- Ich habe gestern eine wunderschöne Rose geschenkt bekommen.I received a beautiful rose yesterday.
- Die kleinen Röschen sehen so zart und niedlich aus.The little roses look so delicate and cute.
- 82 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Laura and Felix are in a garden.
- LauraDiese Rose duftet sehr gut.This rose smells very good.
- FelixJa, sie ist wunderschön.Yes, it is beautiful.
- LauraMöchtest du eine Rose haben?Would you like to have a rose?
- FelixDanke, Laura, das ist sehr lieb.Thanks, Laura, that is very kind.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “rose” translations and entries Rose, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
