Rostet

Rostet is a grammatical form in the German language. It is the third-person singular present indicative form of the verb rosten, which means to rust or to corrode, especially in reference to metal. The infinitive of the verb is rosten, and the noun Rost denotes the phenomenon of rust rather than a person or place.

In everyday usage, rostet describes the ongoing process of rusting. It is typically applied to metals such as iron or steel that are exposed to moisture and oxygen. An example sentence is: Der Stahl rostet im Regen. The form can also appear in more technical or observational contexts, such as maintenance reports or scientific descriptions of corrosion rates. While rostet can carry figurative overtones, its primary meaning remains physical rusting.

Etymology and related terms: Rostet derives from the Germanic root associated with rust, related to the English word rust. The related noun Rost refers to the rust itself, while rosten is the process or action of rusting. In German language use, rostet is common in discussions of material degradation, corrosion control, and related industries.