der Russ
Translation
soot
Examples
Der Schornstein ist voller Russ.
The chimney is full of soot.
Seine Hände waren schwarz von Russ.
His hands were black with soot.
Grammar Patterns
der Russ soot The chimney is full of soot.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Asche (ash), Staub (dust).
Etymology
Derived from the Old High German word 'ruoz', meaning soot or dirt.
Memory Tips
Think of the sound 'rush' as soot rushes up a chimney flue.