No. 1,218 in German
rasen
"Rasen" can mean "to race" (move quickly) or "lawn" (grass area), depending on context.
In a sentence
Der Rasen vor dem Haus ist frisch gemäht.
The lawn in front of the house is freshly mowed.
In this sentence, 'Rasen' is used as a noun meaning 'lawn'. It refers to a grassy area typically found near houses.
Er begann zu rasen, als er die Nachricht hörte.
He started to speed when he heard the news.
Here, 'rasen' is used as a verb meaning 'to speed' or 'to race'. It describes someone or something moving very quickly.
Die Gedanken in meinem Kopf rasen unaufhörlich.
The thoughts in my head are racing incessantly.
In this example, 'rasen' conveys the idea of racing or moving quickly in the mind, applied figuratively to thoughts.
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