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How do you say "flour" in German?
das Mehl
In German, "flour" is das Mehl.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced MAIL. Single syllable, rhymes with English pale.
Grammar notes
Neuter noun (das Mehl). Plural is uncommon; usually uncountable.
Example sentence
Das Mehl ist weiß.
The flour is white.
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How to remember das Mehl
Mehl is flour. Ground grain for baking.
Related words
- black pepper der schwarze Pfeffer
- clock die Uhr
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- knife das Messer
- pot der Pott
- salt das Salz
- waffle die Waffel
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Questions about das Mehl
How do you say "flour" in German?
In German, "flour" is das Mehl. It is a noun.
Is das Mehl masculine or feminine?
Neuter noun (das Mehl). Plural is uncommon; usually uncountable.
How is das Mehl used in a sentence?
Use das Mehl as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Das Mehl ist weiß. (The flour is white.).
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