rather

ˈrɑːðər
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Translation of rather into German,

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Adverb

1.

preference

preferably or instead
  • I would rather go to the movies..Ich würde lieber ins Kino gehen
2.

degree

UK
indicates a degree of extent
UK
  • The movie was rather interesting.Der Film war ziemlich interessant.
3.

accuracy

more accurately or correctly
genauer gesagt besser gesagt
  • He's my brother, or rather, my stepbrother..Er ist mein Bruder, oder genauer gesagt, mein Stiefbruder
4.

language

introduces a contradiction or correction
  • He is not lazy, rather he is very efficient.Er ist nicht faul, sondern sehr effizient.

Adjective

1.

degree

UK
to a certain extent or degree
UK
  • The movie was rather interesting, but not amazing.Der Film war ziemlich interessant, aber nicht erstaunlich.
2.

obsolete

Dated
prior or earlier in time
Dated
  • The rather king was known for his wisdom.Der frühere König war für seine Weisheit bekannt.
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Expressions with rather: examples in English and translations in German

das stinkt
He refused to show receipts; it smells rather fishy.
es ist ziemlich unberechenbar
It's all rather hit-or-miss whether the plan will work.
eher früher als später
bald
We need to finish the project sooner rather than later.
sich schlapp fühlen
sich kraftlos fühlen
After the long hike, I felt rather flat.
empfindlich
gereizt
She is rather prickly about that subject in meetings.
lieber du als ich
If you have to clean the toilet, rather you than me.

Synonyms and analogies of rather in English

Examples of rather in a sentence

  • He'd rather read a book than watch TV.
  • The book was rather dull.
  • He was rather pleased with the results.
  • The painting is a replica, or rather, a very good imitation.
  • He is a friend, or rather, an acquaintance from work.
  • She didn't fail, rather she learned a lot from the experience.
rathe
reɪð
Adjective
1.

early growth

RareUK
ripening or blooming early in the season
RareUK
  • The rathe flowers appeared before the first frost.Die frühen Blumen erschienen vor dem ersten Frost.
2.

eagerness

RareUK
eager or prompt in action
RareUK
  • His rathe response to the call was commendable.Seine eifrige Reaktion auf den Anruf war lobenswert.

Translations of "rather" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adverb / Other
eheradv.

The train schedule here is all rather hit-or-miss in bad weather.

Der Zugfahrplan ist hier bei schlechtem Wetter alles eher Glückssache.

lieberadv.

We'd rather donate the furniture than sell it at a sacrifice.

Wir spenden die Möbel lieber, als sie unter Wert zu verkaufen.

vielmehradv.

The head is not purely spherical, but is rather nut-shaped.

Der Kopf hat keine reine Kugel-, sondern vielmehr eine Nussform.

ziemlichadj./adv.

The sudden change in their story smells rather fishy to the police.

Die plötzliche Änderung ihrer Geschichte riecht für die Polizei ziemlich faul.

rechtadv.

The presentation lacked flair, revealing a rather vanilla perspective.

Der Präsentation fehlte es an Esprit und offenbarte eine recht fade Perspektive.

sondern

In discussions, try not to pass judgement but rather listen attentively.

Versuche in Diskussionen nicht zu urteilen, sondern aufmerksam zuzuhören.

Adjective
früheradj.

And better sooner rather then later may be too late.

Und besser früher, und dann kann es zu spät sein.

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rather: Examples and translations in context

Booking tickets on that website is all rather hit-or-miss at night.

Nachts Tickets über diese Website zu buchen, ist alles eher Glückssache.

Without proper training, the team's results are all rather hit-or-miss.

Ohne richtiges Training sind die Ergebnisse der Mannschaft alles eher Glückssache.

Despite our efforts, the new manager received a rather lukewarm welcome today.

Trotz unserer Bemühungen erhielt der neue Manager heute einen eher kühlen Empfang.

Our attempts to grow vegetables on the balcony are all rather hit-or-miss.

Unsere Versuche, Gemüse auf dem Balkon anzubauen, sind alles eher Glückssache.

His respectful behavior made a hit with her rather skeptical grandparents.

Sein respektvolles Verhalten machte bei ihren eher skeptischen Großeltern großen Eindruck.

The success of our street performances is still all rather hit-or-miss.

Der Erfolg unserer Straßenauftritte ist bisher noch alles eher Glückssache.

With that old router, our internet connection is all rather hit-or-miss.

Mit diesem alten Router ist unsere Internetverbindung alles eher Glückssache.

My attempts to bake sourdough are still all rather hit-or-miss.

Meine Versuche, Sauerteig zu backen, sind bisher noch alles eher Glückssache.

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