das/die Rott
Translation
pack (of boars), sounder, squad (military, hist.), gang (obs.)
Examples
Ein Rott Wildschweine kreuzte den Weg.
A pack of wild boars crossed the path.
Die Landsknechte bildeten eine Rott.
The landsknechts formed a squad.
Grammar Patterns
das Rott ((of sth.)) a pack (of sth.) A pack of wild boars stood in the forest.
die Rott ((of sth.)) a squad (of sth.) The squad of soldiers waited for the command.
Similar Words
Herde (herd), Rudel (pack), Trupp (squad), Gruppe (group)
Etymology
From Middle High German 'rotte', meaning 'troop' or 'band'. Related to the English word 'rout'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'rotten' gang of boars or soldiers causing trouble. Or connect it to 'route' - a group following a route.