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How do you say "mole" in German?
der Maulwurf
In German, "mole" is der Maulwurf.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'MOWL-vurf', stress on the first syllable, with a long O.
Grammar notes
Der Maulwurf is masculine. Plural: die Maulwuerfe. A compound noun combining Maul (mouth) and Wurf (throw/throw-up).
Example sentence
Der Maulwurf gräbt Tunnel unter Der Erde.
The mole digs tunnels under the ground.
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How to remember der Maulwurf
Maulwurf literally means 'mouth-thrower' because moles throw up dirt mounds when digging.
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Questions about der Maulwurf
How do you say "mole" in German?
In German, "mole" is der Maulwurf. It is a noun.
Is der Maulwurf masculine or feminine?
Der Maulwurf is masculine. Plural: die Maulwuerfe. A compound noun combining Maul (mouth) and Wurf (throw/throw-up).
How is der Maulwurf used in a sentence?
Use der Maulwurf as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Maulwurf gräbt Tunnel unter Der Erde. (The mole digs tunnels under the ground.).
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