der Rat
Translation
advice, counsel, council, committee
Examples
Ich brauche deinen Rat.
I need your advice.
Der Rat der Stadt trifft sich heute.
The city council is meeting today.
Grammar Patterns
der Rat (advice) He gave me good advice.
der Rat (council) The council approved the plan.
((sb.dat)) einen Rat geben to give (sb.) advice Can you give me some advice?
Similar Words
Synonyms: Empfehlung, Tipp (for advice); Gremium, Ausschuss (for council)
Etymology
From Old High German 'rāt', meaning 'counsel, provision'. Related to the old sense of English 'read' (to advise).
Memory Tips
Remember the two main meanings: advice and council. The 'Rathaus' (city hall) is where the 'Rat' (council) meets.