noun🔗ShareRattenA medium-sized rodent belonging to the genus Rattus."The exterminator found several rats living in the basement of the old house. "Der Kammerjäger fand mehrere Ratten, die im Keller des alten Hauses lebten.animalorganismbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRattenAny of the numerous members of several rodent families (e.g. voles and mice) that resemble true rats in appearance, usually having a pointy snout, a long, bare tail, and body length greater than about 12 cm, or 5 inches."Seeing several rats scurrying under the shed, the gardener knew he had a pest problem in his backyard. "Als der Gärtner mehrere Ratten unter dem Schuppen huschen sah, wusste er, dass er ein Schädlingsproblem in seinem Garten hatte.animalbiologyorganismnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVerräter, SpitzelA person who is known for betrayal; a scoundrel; a quisling."What a rat, leaving us stranded here!"Was für ein Verräter, uns hier im Stich zu lassen!characterpersonmoralnegativeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVerräter, PetzerAn informant or snitch.""The teacher knew someone was cheating because she had rats in the class who told her." "Die Lehrerin wusste, dass jemand schummelte, weil sie Verräter in der Klasse hatte, die es ihr erzählten.personpolicecharacterjobcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareStreikbrecher, ArbeitsverweigererA scab: a worker who acts against trade union policies."The union members called the new workers "rats" for crossing the picket line and taking their jobs during the strike. "Die Gewerkschaftsmitglieder nannten die neuen Arbeiter „Streikbrecher“, weil sie die Streikposten überquerten und während des Streiks ihre Arbeit übernahmen.politicsjobsocietyworkeconomyorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareStammgast, DauergastA person who routinely spends time at a particular location."He loved hockey and was a devoted rink rat."Er liebte Hockey und war ein begeisterter Stammgast der Eisbahn.personplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHaarteil, HaarknotenA wad of shed hair used as part of a hairstyle."In the old movie, the actress used several rats to give her beehive hairstyle extra height. "In dem alten Film benutzte die Schauspielerin mehrere Haarteile, um ihrer Bienenkorbfrisur zusätzliche Höhe zu verleihen.appearancestylebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHaarrolleA roll of material used to puff out the hair, which is turned over it."Before the dance, Grandma showed me how to use rats to give my updo extra volume. "Vor dem Tanz zeigte mir Oma, wie man eine Haarrolle benutzt, um meiner Hochsteckfrisur zusätzliches Volumen zu verleihen.appearancestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVagina, MuschiVagina."Get your rat out."Zeig deine Muschi her.bodysexanatomyorganChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBisamratteShort for muskrat."My neighbor traps rats that are damaging her vegetable garden near the pond. "Meine Nachbarin fängt Bisamratten, die ihren Gemüsegarten in der Nähe des Teichs beschädigen.animalnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerraten, ausplaudern(usually with “on” or “out”) To betray a person or party, especially by telling their secret to an authority or an enemy; to turn someone in."He is going to rat us out!"Er wird uns verraten!moralcharacteractionsocietycommunicationguiltChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareStreikbrecher sein, verpfeifenTo work as a scab, going against trade union policies.""Even though the union was on strike for better wages, John decided to rat and continue working for the company." "Obwohl die Gewerkschaft für bessere Löhne streikte, entschied sich John, Streikbrecher zu sein und weiterhin für das Unternehmen zu arbeiten.jobbusinesseconomyorganizationworkindustrypoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRatten töten(of a dog, etc.) To kill rats."The terrier rats in the barn every evening to keep the rodent population down. "Der Terrier tötet jeden Abend im Stall Ratten, um die Nagetierpopulation niedrig zu halten.animalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKratzer, RissA scratch or a score."The old table had a few rats on its surface from years of use. "Der alte Tisch hatte ein paar Kratzer auf der Oberfläche von jahrelanger Benutzung.markChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareStrudel, gefährliche StrömungA place in the sea with rapid currents and crags where a ship is likely to be torn apart in stormy weather."The old fishermen warned sailors to avoid the rats off the coast, especially during hurricane season. "Die alten Fischer warnten die Seeleute, die Strudel vor der Küste zu meiden, besonders während der Hurrikansaison.nauticaloceandisastergeographyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareKratzen, ritzenTo scratch or score."He ratted a vertical line on his face with a pocket knife."Er ritz mit einem Taschenmesser eine vertikale Linie in sein Gesicht.markactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareZerren, reißenTo tear, rip, rend."Ratted to shreds."In Fetzen gerissen.actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerdammt, MistDamn, drat, blast; used in oaths."Rats! I forgot my homework at home again. "Verdammt! Ich habe meine Hausaufgaben schon wieder zu Hause vergessen.curselanguageexclamationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRation, ZuteilungA ration."During the camping trip, everyone received equal rats of trail mix to ensure we had enough for the whole hike. "Während des Campingausflugs erhielt jeder gleiche Rationen Studentenfutter, um sicherzustellen, dass wir genug für die gesamte Wanderung hatten.foodamountChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
interjection🔗ShareMist, verdammtExpression of annoyance or disgust; damn, darn.""Rats! I forgot my homework at home." "Mist! Ich habe meine Hausaufgaben zu Hause vergessen.exclamationcurselanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
interjection🔗ShareAch, Quatsch!Expression of disbelief."Rats, I forgot my homework at home! "Ach, Quatsch, ich habe meine Hausaufgaben zu Hause vergessen!attitudeexclamationlanguagecommunicationwordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading