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How do you say "coat" in German?
der Mantel
In German, "coat" is der Mantel.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'MAHN-tel', with a short A and emphasis on the first syllable.
Grammar notes
Der Mantel is masculine. Plural: die Maentel. The A umlaut appears in the plural form.
Example sentence
Mein Mantel ist warm und blau.
My coat is warm and blue.
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How to remember der Mantel
Mantel sounds a bit like 'mental'. When it's cold, you mentally remind yourself to wear your coat.
Related words
- bra der BH
- button der Knopf
- dress das Kleid
- jeans die Jeans
- kimono der Kimono
- pocket die Tasche
- shoes die Schuhe
- shorts die Shorts
- pants die Hose
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Questions about der Mantel
How do you say "coat" in German?
In German, "coat" is der Mantel. It is a noun.
Is der Mantel masculine or feminine?
Der Mantel is masculine. Plural: die Maentel. The A umlaut appears in the plural form.
How is der Mantel used in a sentence?
Use der Mantel as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Mein Mantel ist warm und blau. (My coat is warm and blue.).
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