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How do you say "cotton" in German?
die Baumwolle
In German, "cotton" is die Baumwolle.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'BOWM-vol-leh', stress on the first syllable, with 'au' sounding like the 'ow' in 'cow'.
Grammar notes
die Baumwolle is feminine. Plural: die Cottons.
Example sentence
Dieses Hemd besteht aus weicher Baumwolle.
This shirt is made of soft cotton.
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How to remember die Baumwolle
Die Baumwolle combines Baum (tree) and Wolle (wool) - picture cotton growing on a plant like fluffy tree-wool.
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Questions about die Baumwolle
How do you say "cotton" in German?
In German, "cotton" is die Baumwolle. It is a noun.
Is die Baumwolle masculine, feminine, or neuter?
die Baumwolle is feminine. Plural: die Cottons.
How is die Baumwolle used in a sentence?
Use die Baumwolle as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Dieses Hemd besteht aus weicher Baumwolle. (This shirt is made of soft cotton.).
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