How do you say Rose in German?

Few words are as instantly recognizable or emotionally rich. The German noun Rose means rose - the flower of love, beauty, and poetic symbolism. It’s used both literally (in gardens and flower shops) and metaphorically (in language, music, and idioms). It’s one of the 1000 most frequently used nouns in German, too!

Rose is a feminine noun, so the correct article is die - die Rose. If gender still feels like guesswork, watch our fast and effective 5-minute gender video and start getting der / die / das right more consistently.

Real conversations where Rose might come up

You’ll hear Rose in romantic contexts, at birthdays, or on Valentine’s Day. It’s also used in polite conversation when giving gifts, expressing affection, or talking about someone’s garden.

- Ich habe ihr eine Rose mitgebracht.- Wie schön! Das ist wirklich aufmerksam.(“I brought her a rose.” - “How lovely! That’s really thoughtful.”)

Beginner sample dialogue

Mira: Was kaufst du deiner Mutter zum Geburtstag?Jan: Vielleicht eine Rose. Sie liebt rote Blumen.Mira: Gute Idee. Die sind immer elegant.

(Mira: What are you buying your mom for her birthday?Jan: Maybe a rose. She loves red flowers.Mira: Good idea. They’re always elegant.)

Grammar in action: How to use Rose

Here’s how Rose works in the four German cases:

• Nominative: Die Rose ist wunderschön.(The rose is beautiful.)

• Accusative: Ich pflücke die Rose.(I’m picking the rose.)

• Dative: Er gibt der Rose Wasser.(He gives water to the rose.)

• Genitive: Der Duft der Rose ist stark.(The scent of the rose is strong.)

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