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How do you say "coat" in German?

der Mantel

Noun Masculine

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.

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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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