der Ruby
Translation
ruby
Examples
Der Ring hat einen großen Ruby.
The ring has a large ruby.
Die Farbe des Ruby ist tiefrot.
The color 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). This is an English-style spelling for the more common German 'Rubin'.
Memory Tips
It's identical to the English word, but you must learn the masculine German article 'der'.