der Ruby
Translation
ruby
Examples
Der Ring hat einen großen Ruby.
The ring has a large ruby.
Die Farbe des Ruby ist tiefrot.
The colour of the ruby is deep red.
Grammar Patterns
((der Ruby)) ruby The ring has a large Ruby.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Rubin; Other gems: Saphir (sapphire), Smaragd (emerald), Diamant (diamond)
Etymology
From Latin 'rubeus' (red). It's an anglicised spelling of the more common German word 'Rubin'.
Memory Tips
It's the same as the English word, just remember the German masculine article 'der'.