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"Ring" in German: Ring

der Ring

Say it: RINGmasculine · der Ringnoun/ʁɪŋ/

Ring in German is der Ring. Plural is die Ringe. An engagement or wedding ring is often der Verlobungsring or der Ehering / Trauring.

Jewelry shop

Der Ring ist aus Silber.
The ring is silver.
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How to pronounce Ring

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RING

/ʁɪŋ/

RING. Same as English ring, with a German r.

"Ring" in German: quick reference

GermanEnglish
der Ringring

Jewelry or circular object.

die Ringerings

Plural.

der Ehering / Trauringwedding ring

Marriage.

der Verlobungsringengagement ring

Before the wedding.

How to use Ring in real life

  1. 1Jewelry shop

    Der Ring ist aus Silber.

    The ring is silver.

    Der Ring.

  2. 2Gift talk

    Sie trägt einen goldenen Ring.

    She's wearing a gold ring.

    Einen Ring.

  3. 3Lost item

    Hast du meinen Ring gesehen?

    Have you seen my ring?

    Meinen Ring.

Mistakes English speakers make with Ring

Incorrect: die Ring

Correct: der Ring

Ring is masculine: der Ring.

Incorrect: die Ringen

Correct: die Ringe

Plural is die Ringe.

Good to know

Wedding bands are often Trauringe worn on the right hand in Germany and Austria, not always the left as in the US.

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Choosing a gift

  1. ChatPal

    Soll der Ring schlicht sein?

    Should the ring be simple?

  2. You

    Ja, ein schlichter Ring reicht.

    Yes, a simple ring is enough.

  3. ChatPal

    Dann schauen wir silberne Ringe an.

    Then we'll look at silver rings.

  4. You

    Gut. Budget sind achtzig Euro.

    Good. Budget is eighty euros.

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FAQ

Common questions about "Ring" in German

How do you say ring?

Der Ring.

Plural?

Die Ringe.

Wedding ring?

Ehering or Trauring.

Which hand?

Often the right hand in Germany for wedding rings.

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