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How do you say "mat" in German?
die Matte
In German, "mat" is die Matte.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced MAHT-uh. Short, crisp first syllable, and the final 'e' is barely audible.
Grammar notes
Feminine noun (die Matte). Plural is Matten. Also means mattress or pad.
Example sentence
Die Matte liegt auf dem Boden.
The mat lies on the floor.
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How to remember die Matte
Matte sounds like mat. A soft surface for standing or exercising.
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Questions about die Matte
How do you say "mat" in German?
In German, "mat" is die Matte. It is a noun.
Is die Matte masculine or feminine?
Feminine noun (die Matte). Plural is Matten. Also means mattress or pad.
How is die Matte used in a sentence?
Use die Matte as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Die Matte liegt auf dem Boden. (The mat lies on the floor.).
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