der Rand

Plural: die Ränder
Goethe B1 Noun #463 Noun
1.

the edge, the fringe, the rim, the brink

Opposite: Mitte
Examples
  • Die Ränder der Erde sind hinter einen hohen Wand.
  • The edges of Earth are behind a big wall.

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I read that Rand can be a slang term for mouth but i don’t know if i ever heard this. Fresse and Klappe i know – how common is Rand really in this sense??

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not sure if you missed this one…am still curious : )

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

Rand has 1 distinct meaning: 1. the edge, the fringe, the rim, the brink.

What is the gender of 'Rand'?

der

What is the plural of 'Rand'?

die Ränder

What is 'Rand' related to?

This is a standalone entry with no parent word listed.

Where can I learn more about 'Rand'?

Check out the main YourDailyGerman Dictionary for more German vocabulary entries.