Rausch

German

Etymology

From Middle High German rūsch, from Middle High German rūschen. Cognate with Dutch ruis, English rush. More at rauschen.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ʀaʊ̯ʃ/

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Noun

Rausch m (genitive Rausches, plural Räusche)

1. flush, intoxication
2. (in compounds) frenzy

   Synonyms: Wahn, Wut

   Kaufrausch ― buying frenzy

Derived terms

• Rauschmittel
• Rauschgift
• Vollrausch

See also

• Rauschen
• Signal-Rausch-Verhältnis

Further reading

• “Rausch” in Duden online