Rohr

German

Etymology

From Middle High German rōr, from Old High German rōr. Cognate with Hunsrik Roher.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ʀoːɐ̯/
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  • Rhymes: -oːɐ̯

Noun

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

  1. duct, pipe, tube
  2. blowpipe
  3. cane (botanical)

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 uncommon, see notes

Further reading
  • Rohr in Duden online
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