Das Rennen
Example: Das Rennen um den ersten Platz war sehr spannend.
Definition
"Das Rennen" refers to a race or competition, typically involving speed, where participants strive to reach a finish line or achieve a goal first. For example, in the phrase "Das Rennen um den ersten Platz war sehr spannend," it means the contest for the first place was very exciting.
Etymology
The word "das Rennen" comes from the German verb "rennen," which means to run. It originated from Middle High German "rennen," related to Old High German "rennen," both meaning to rush or run quickly. Did you know? The word captures the essence of movement and competition, reflecting its roots in physical running.
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"Das Rennen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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