Rubin
/ʁuˈbiːn/masculine
The German word for ruby is Rubin.
Rubin is a masculine noun used to refer to the type of gemstone. When you want to describe something that is a deep red color, you might use related adjectives such as weinrot, rubinrot or tiefrot.
Meaning: type of gem (noun)
Which one should you use?
While Rubin refers to the gemstone itself, rubinrot is an adjective specifically used to describe a color that is the shade of a ruby.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine noun Rubin takes the ending -s in the genitive singular case (Rubins), and the plural form is Rubine.
How do you pronounce it?
/ʁuˈbiːn/
Did you know?
- While Rubin is the standard term, older German texts sometimes used the word Karfunkel to describe a ruby that seems to glow from within.
- In German poetry and romantic literature, Rubin is often used as a metaphor for a drop of blood or a passionate heart.
- The English word 'ruby' and the German Rubin share the same ancestor, the Latin 'ruber', which simply means 'red'.
Examples in context
- Tom war der Drahtzieher hinter dem Diebstahl des großen Rubins.Tom was the mastermind behind the theft of the large ruby.This sentence shows how to use Rubin when referring to a stolen gemstone.Tatoeba #7299795 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #7292854 by Hybrid
- Eine Vase mit frostgebleichten Farnen und rubinroten Ahornblättern schmückte den Tisch.A vase of frost-bleached ferns and ruby-red maple leaves adorned the table.This sentence illustrates the use of the adjective rubinrot to describe maple leaves.Tatoeba #11724135 by Yorwba, translation #6000185 by Hybrid
- Die Farbe des Rubins kann zwischen einem flammenden Orangerot und einem kräftigen Lilarot variieren.The colour of a ruby can vary from a fiery orange-red to a deep purple or crimson.This sentence describes the various color variations possible for a Rubin.Tatoeba #2658189 by al_ex_an_der, translation #11031392 by sundown
- Dieser Ring enthält einen wunderschönen Rubin.This ring contains a beautiful ruby.
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Example conversation
A jeweler's shop where a couple is looking at rings.
- JulianIst dieser Rubin echt?Is this ruby real?
- HannahJa, es ist ein echter Rubin.Yes, it is a real ruby.
- JulianEr glänzt sehr schön.It shines very beautifully.
- HannahEr steht dir gut.It looks good on you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ruby” translations and entries Rubin, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Rubin, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
