German · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Grass" in German: Gras
das Gras
Note: lawn: der Rasen
Grass in German is das Gras. A mowed lawn is often der Rasen. Say Das Gras ist nass or Wir sitzen im Gras.
Park picnic
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How to pronounce Gras
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GRAHS
/ɡraːs/
GRAHS. Long a; final s often voiced.
"Grass" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| das Gras | grass General grass. | General grass. |
| der Rasen | lawn Mowed yard or park grass. | Mowed yard or park grass. |
| im Gras | in the grass Sitting or lying outside. | Sitting or lying outside. |
| Grashalm | blade of grass One blade. | One blade. |
How to use Gras in real life
- 1Park picnic
Das Gras ist noch feucht.
The grass is still damp.
Das Gras.
- 2Kids
Die Kinder rollen im Gras.
The kids are rolling in the grass.
Im Gras.
- 3Allergy
Ich reagiere auf frisches Gras.
I react to fresh grass.
Frisches Gras.
Mistakes English speakers make with Gras
Incorrect: der Gras
Correct: das Gras
Gras is neuter: das Gras.
Incorrect: Wir mähen das Gras. (lawn care often)
Correct: Wir mähen den Rasen. / Das Gras ist hoch.
Lawn care often uses Rasen; Gras is still fine for wild grass.
Good to know
In city parks lying im Gras is normal in summer. Private Rasen can be a point of pride — and of neighborly side-eye if it grows wild.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Picnic spot hunting
ChatPal
Ist das Gras trocken genug?
Is the grass dry enough?
You
Ja, hier ist das Gras okay.
Yes, the grass is okay here.
ChatPal
Dann breiten wir die Decke aus.
Then we'll spread the blanket.
You
Vorsicht, da ist noch nasses Gras.
Careful, there's still wet grass there.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Grass" in German
Grass vs lawn?
Das Gras generally; der Rasen for a lawn.
Gender?
Das Gras.
In the grass?
Im Gras.
Blade of grass?
Der Grashalm.
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