When talking about lawn care in German, der Rasenmäher is the word you need for 'lawnmower'. It's a compound noun, very common in German, made up of 'Rasen' (lawn) and 'Mäher' (mower). You might also hear people use the verb mähen, which means 'to mow'.
For example, if you want to say 'I need to mow the lawn', you would say 'Ich muss den Rasen mähen'. If you're talking about the act of mowing itself, you could say 'Das Rasenmähen' (the mowing of the lawn) as a noun. So, understanding der Rasenmäher also helps you grasp related vocabulary and actions.
§ Basic Usage of 'der Rasenmäher'
- Definition
- 'Der Rasenmäher' is a masculine noun. It literally means 'the lawnmower'. As a compound noun, 'Rasen' means 'lawn' and 'Mäher' comes from 'mähen', which means 'to mow'. So, it's a 'lawn-mower'.
When you're talking about the machine itself, you'll use 'der Rasenmäher'. Remember, German nouns always have a gender, and 'Rasenmäher' is masculine, so it takes the masculine definite article 'der' in the nominative case.
Ich brauche einen neuen Rasenmäher.
- Hint
- I need a new lawnmower.
Here, 'einen' is the accusative form of 'ein' (a/an) because 'Rasenmäher' is the direct object of 'brauchen' (to need).
Der Rasenmäher ist kaputt.
- Hint
- The lawnmower is broken.
In this sentence, 'der Rasenmäher' is the subject, so it's in the nominative case.
§ 'Der Rasenmäher' with Prepositions
You'll often use 'der Rasenmäher' with prepositions, and this is where German cases become important. The preposition will dictate the case of the noun.
- Preposition 'mit' (with) - Dative Case
- 'Mit' always takes the dative case. For a masculine noun like 'Rasenmäher', 'der' becomes 'dem' in the dative. So, you'll say 'mit dem Rasenmäher'.
Ich mähe den Rasen mit dem Rasenmäher.
- Hint
- I mow the lawn with the lawnmower.
- Preposition 'ohne' (without) - Accusative Case
- 'Ohne' always takes the accusative case. For 'der Rasenmäher', 'der' becomes 'den' in the accusative. So, you'll say 'ohne den Rasenmäher'.
Es ist schwer, den Rasen ohne den Rasenmäher zu mähen.
- Hint
- It's hard to mow the lawn without the lawnmower.
- Preposition 'für' (for) - Accusative Case
- 'Für' also takes the accusative case. Again, 'der' becomes 'den'.
Ich habe Öl für den Rasenmäher gekauft.
- Hint
- I bought oil for the lawnmower.
§ Common Verbs with 'der Rasenmäher'
Here are some verbs you'll frequently use with 'der Rasenmäher':
- mähen (to mow): As in the previous examples, you mow the lawn *with* the lawnmower.
- reparieren (to repair): This verb takes a direct object in the accusative.
Kannst du den Rasenmäher reparieren?
- Hint
- Can you repair the lawnmower?
- starten (to start): Also takes an accusative object.
Ich muss den Rasenmäher starten.
- Hint
- I have to start the lawnmower.
- warten (to maintain): This verb often appears with 'den Rasenmäher' as well.
Man sollte den Rasenmäher regelmäßig warten.
- Hint
- One should maintain the lawnmower regularly.
셀프 테스트 18 질문
Write a short sentence about what a lawnmower does. Use 'der Rasenmäher'.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
Der Rasenmäher schneidet das Gras im Garten.
Imagine you see a lawnmower. Write a simple sentence describing its color or size. Use 'der Rasenmäher'.
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Sample answer
Der Rasenmäher ist grün.
You need to mow the lawn. Write a short sentence saying you need a lawnmower. Use 'Ich brauche' and 'der Rasenmäher'.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
Ich brauche den Rasenmäher für den Rasen.
Was ist der Rasenmäher?
Read this passage:
Das ist ein Rasenmäher. Er ist rot. Der Rasen ist lang.
Was ist der Rasenmäher?
The passage says 'Das ist ein Rasenmäher' and describes it as an object that is red.
The passage says 'Das ist ein Rasenmäher' and describes it as an object that is red.
Was macht der Rasenmäher?
Read this passage:
Mein Vater hat einen neuen Rasenmäher. Er mäht den Rasen schnell. Der Garten sieht gut aus.
Was macht der Rasenmäher?
The sentence 'Er mäht den Rasen schnell' directly states what the lawnmower does.
The sentence 'Er mäht den Rasen schnell' directly states what the lawnmower does.
Wo ist der Rasenmäher?
Read this passage:
Ich habe einen kleinen Garten. Ich brauche einen Rasenmäher. Er ist in der Garage.
Wo ist der Rasenmäher?
The passage states 'Er ist in der Garage', meaning it is in the garage.
The passage states 'Er ist in der Garage', meaning it is in the garage.
This sentence describes the color of the lawnmower.
This sentence indicates buying a lawnmower.
This sentence means 'She needs the lawnmower'.
Jeden Samstag benutzt mein Vater den ___.
The sentence talks about cutting grass, so 'Rasenmäher' (lawnmower) fits best.
Hast du den ___ schon benutzt, um das Gras zu schneiden?
To cut grass, you use a 'Rasenmäher' (lawnmower).
Der neue ___ ist sehr leise.
While other options can be new and quiet, in the context of yard work, a quiet 'Rasenmäher' (lawnmower) is a desirable feature.
Ich muss den ___ reparieren, er startet nicht.
Machines like a 'Rasenmäher' (lawnmower) often need repair if they don't start.
Kannst du mir helfen, den ___ aus der Garage zu holen?
A 'Rasenmäher' (lawnmower) is typically stored in a garage.
Nach dem Regen ist der Garten bereit für den ___.
After rain, the grass grows, making it ready for the 'Rasenmäher' (lawnmower).
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