noun
das Reh, -e
roe
Ein kleines, scheues Wildtier mit braunem Fell, das im Wald lebt und Pflanzen frisst.
The German word „Reh“ is a noun that means "roe deer" — a small, graceful deer species found in Europe. It’s a standalone word with no smaller components to analyze.
Similar words include:
- „Hirsch“ (stag or red deer)
- „Wild“ (game, wild animals)
- „Damwild“ (fallow deer)
Differences:
- Reh specifically refers to the roe deer, usually smaller and lighter than Hirsch (red deer), which are larger.
- Wild is a broader term covering all wild animals including Reh and Hirsch.
- Damwild refers to a different species, the fallow deer.
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Examples
Das Reh frisst Gras im Wald.noun
The roe is eating grass in the forest.
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