das Reh
Translation
roe deer, deer
Examples
Ein Reh stand am Waldrand.
A roe deer stood at the edge of the forest.
Im Park haben wir Rehe gesehen.
We saw deer in the park.
Grammar Patterns
to see ((sth.)) Wir sehen ein Reh im Wald.
((sth.)) stands Ein Reh steht am Waldrand.
Similar Words
Synonyms: - ; Easily confused with: Hirsch (a larger deer, stag)
Etymology
From Old High German 'rēh'. Cognate with English 'roe'.
Memory Tips
Picture a small, graceful deer like Bambi when you hear 'Reh'. It's smaller than a 'Hirsch'.