Vokabahn

Ring

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Noun

der Ring

Pronunciation: /ʁɪŋ/

a ring (a circular and hollow object, made of any material.)

A2 rank #1,602 plural Ringe

Meanings

Noun
  1. a ring (a circular and hollow object, made of any material.)
  2. a ring (small jewelry worn on the finger (usually composed of precious metals))
  3. a ring (a group of people, often involved into criminal and illegal actions)
  4. a ring (algebraic structure)

Example sentence

Wo haben Sie diesen Ring gefunden?

Where did you find this ring?

Word forms

singular der Ring
plural die Ringe

The four cases

Singular

Nominativeder Ring
Accusativeden Ring
Dativedem Ring
Genitivedes Ringes

Plural

Nominativedie Ringe
Accusativedie Ringe
Dativeden Ringen
Genitiveder Ringe

Usage

  • einen Ring tragen — Tragen is the usual verb for wearing a ring.
  • Ring / Kreis — Ring often suggests a circular band with an opening.
Extra sentence

Der Ring aus Holz passt genau auf meinen Finger.

The wooden ring fits my finger perfectly.