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How do you say "clam" in German?
die Muschel
In German, "clam" is die Muschel.
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Pronunciation
MOO-shul. Rhymes with 'bushel'. The 'u' is short.
Grammar notes
Die Muschel is feminine. The plural is die Muscheln.
Example sentence
Die Muschel hat zwei Schalen.
The clam has two shells.
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How to remember die Muschel
Muschel sounds a bit like 'mule shell' if you squint. Both clams and mules are stubborn, so they pair well in memory.
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Questions about die Muschel
How do you say "clam" in German?
In German, "clam" is die Muschel. It is a noun.
Is die Muschel masculine or feminine?
Die Muschel is feminine. The plural is die Muscheln.
How is die Muschel used in a sentence?
Use die Muschel as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Die Muschel hat zwei Schalen. (The clam has two shells.).
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