noun
advice, tip
B1
Means 'advice' or 'tip'. Noun gender: der. Plural is Ratschläge (irregular: umlaut + -e), so the vowel changes (a → ä). Common declension patterns: der Ratschlag, des Ratschlags, dem Ratschlag, die Ratschläge. Used for suggestions or practical recommendations. Often used in everyday and advisory contexts.
Examples
Danke für den guten Ratschlag.
Thanks for the good advice.
Er gab mir einen nützlichen Ratschlag für das Vorstellungsgespräch.
He gave me a useful tip for the job interview.
Danke für den nützlichen Ratschlag.
Thanks for the useful advice.
Details
Mnemonics
Imagine someone whispering a short helpful tip (a little 'clap' of guidance).
Sounds a bit like 'rats' + 'clap' — think of a small council giving advice.
der → picture a male friend giving you advice (der Freund gives Ratschlag).
Notes
Ratschlag is masculine. It often appears in plural as 'Ratschläge' when referring to several individual suggestions.