Der Rat
Example: Der Rat der Experten half, die Krise schnell zu bewältigen.
Definition
"Der Rat" refers to advice or counsel given to someone to help them make a decision or solve a problem. It can also mean a group of people assembled to discuss and decide on matters, such as an advisory board or council.
Etymology
The word "der Rat" comes from Old High German 'rāt', meaning advice or counsel. It shares roots with the English word 'rede', an archaic term for advice. Did you know? The term originally emphasized thoughtful deliberation, which is why it also refers to a council or assembly of advisors.
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"Der Rat" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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