Rennen

See also: rennen and rënnen

German

Etymology

From the verb rennen (run).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [ˈʁɛnən]
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Noun

Rennen n (strong, genitive Rennens, plural Rennen)

  1. (sports) race, a competitive event in sports
    Nur ein Sportler kann dieses Rennen gewinnen.Only one sportsman can win in this race.
  2. the act of running
    Das Rennen kann für den menschlichen Körper eine große Belastung sein.Running can mean a great strain for the human body.

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Further reading

  • Rennen” in Duden online
  • Rennen” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
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