Ratte Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Ratte" is used as noun with the meaning of "rat", "rat (derogatory)" or "scoundrel".

Essential properties of "Ratte"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Gender: feminine
  • Singular: die Ratte
  • Plural: die Ratten

Meanings of "Ratte" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "A medium-sized rodent with a long tail and pointed snout"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Ratte lief schnell über die Straße.The rat ran quickly across the street.
  2. In der Kanalisation gibt es viele Ratten.There are many rats in the sewage system.
  3. Eine Ratte kann Krankheiten übertragen.A rat can transmit diseases.

2.) "A contemptible or disloyal person (figurative, derogatory)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er ist eine Ratte, weil er uns verraten hat.He is a rat because he betrayed us.
  2. Nur eine Ratte würde so etwas tun.Only a rat would do something like that.
  3. Sie nannten ihn eine Ratte nach seinem Verrat.They called him a rat after his betrayal.
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