Rohr

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German

Etymology

From Middle High German rōr, from Old High German rōr, from Proto-Germanic *rauzą, of obscure origin; compare English rush and Old Norse reyrr, also possibly related to Latin ruscum (“bark”).

Cognate with Hunsrik Roher, Danish rør, Swedish rör.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ʁoːɐ̯/
  • Rhymes: -oːɐ̯
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Noun

Rohr n (strong, genitive Rohres or Rohrs, plural Rohre, diminutive Röhrchen n)

  1. duct, pipe, tube
    Synonyms: Leitung, Röhre, Rohrleitung
  2. blowpipe
  3. (botany) cane
    Synonyms: Halm, Schaft, Stängel
    Zuckerrohr ― sugar cane
  4. (military) Clipping of Geschützrohr (“barrel”).
  5. (vulgar) erection

Declension

Declension of Rohr
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein das Rohr die Rohre
genitive eines des Rohres, Rohrs der Rohre
dative einem dem Rohr, Rohre1 den Rohren
accusative ein das Rohr die Rohre

1Now rare, see notes.

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