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How do you say "mushroom" in German?
der Pilz
In German, "mushroom" is der Pilz.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'PILTS', one syllable, with a short I and stress on that syllable.
Grammar notes
Der Pilz is masculine. Plural: die Pilze. Used for all fungi including toadstools.
Example sentence
Der Pilz wächst unter Feuchten Bedingungen.
The mushroom grows under damp conditions.
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How to remember der Pilz
Pilz rhymes with nothing obvious but sounds like it belongs underground where mushrooms grow.
Related words
- bull der Stier
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- catfish der Wels
- donkey der Esel
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- pigeon die Taube
- wood das Holz
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Questions about der Pilz
How do you say "mushroom" in German?
In German, "mushroom" is der Pilz. It is a noun.
Is der Pilz masculine or feminine?
Der Pilz is masculine. Plural: die Pilze. Used for all fungi including toadstools.
How is der Pilz used in a sentence?
Use der Pilz as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Pilz wächst unter Feuchten Bedingungen. (The mushroom grows under damp conditions.).
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