der Roman

Plural: die Romane
Goethe B1 Noun #352 Noun
1.

the novel

Opposite: Sachbuch
(Also colloquially used in contexts where someone writes too much. Like a really long email.)

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xv
xv

I just saw there is a category of novels called Gefühlvolle Romane . I’m guessing these are what in english are called “romances” – the theme is love and relationships. That sound right?

Emanuel
Emanuel
Reply to  xv

I’d say yeah, but I’d also think some family story or best friend story that is heart touching might go under this category. So a novel with the main purpose of “touching you”.

xv
xv
Reply to  Emanuel

cool thanks..

How many meanings does the German word 'Roman' have?

Roman has 1 distinct meaning: 1. the novel.

What is the gender of 'Roman'?

der

What is the plural of 'Roman'?

die Romane

What is 'Roman' related to?

This is a standalone entry with no parent word listed.

Where can I learn more about 'Roman'?

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