In German
Reis
Meaning: rice
Formal or informal? “Reis” is rice. Don't confuse it with “die Reise” (a journey), which sounds almost the same.
Example sentences
Heute essen wir Reis mit Gemüse.
Today we eat rice with vegetables.
Der Reis ist schon fertig.
The rice is already ready.
Ich mag Reis mit Curry sehr.
I really like rice with curry.
Grammar note
“Der Reis” is masculine, so it takes “der” and “ein”. It's a mass noun and is usually used without a plural.
Common mistake
Don't say “die Reis”. The article is “der Reis”, masculine. And “Reise” (journey) is a different word: “eine Reise” means a trip.
Quick check
Which German word means “rice”?
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What is the difference between “Reis” and “Reise”?
“Reis” is rice, while “Reise” is a journey or trip.
What is the gender of “Reis”?
Masculine: “der Reis”.