Rothschild
The phrase rothschild in German is Rothschild.
How does it change in a sentence?
When referring to the Rothschild family as a whole, the name takes an -s ending in the plural form, written as die Rothschilds.
Did you know?
- The name Rothschild comes from the 'red shield' sign that hung outside the house of the family founder in Frankfurt.
- While the name is now synonymous with banking, it began as a description of a residence in the 'Judengasse' or 'Jew's Lane' of Frankfurt.
- In German, the word Schild can mean both a protective 'shield' and a 'sign' or 'plaque'.
Examples in context
- Sind die Warburgs reicher als die Rothschilds?Is the Warburg family richer than the Rothschild family?This sentence is useful for comparing the wealth of the Warburg family to the Rothschild family.Tatoeba #11259849 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #11199259 by maaster
- Die Familie Rothschild lebt in Europa.The Rothschild family lives in Europe.
- Er liest eine Biografie über Rothschild.He is reading a biography about Rothschild.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing history in a library.
- HannahMagst du historische Dokumentationen?Do you like historical documentaries?
- MaximilianJa, besonders über das Haus Rothschild.Yes, especially about the House of Rothschild.
- HannahDas ist ein sehr spannendes Thema.That is a very exciting topic.
- MaximilianAbsolut, es ist sehr beeindruckend.Absolutely, it is very impressive.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Rothschild, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
