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How do you say "wool" in German?
die Wolle
In German, "wool" is die Wolle.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'VOL-leh', stress on the first syllable, with 'w' making a 'v' sound.
Grammar notes
die Wolle is feminine. Plural: die Wolle.
Example sentence
Der Pullover besteht aus warmer Wolle.
The sweater is made of warm wool.
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How to remember die Wolle
Die Wolle is a close cousin of English 'wool', just add an extra syllable at the end.
Related words
- raincoat der Regenmantel
- swimsuit der Badeanzug
- pajamas die Schlafanzüge
- robe der Umhang
- apron die Schürze
- cufflink der Manschettenknöpf
- brooch die Brosche
- anklet das Fußkettchen
- cotton die Baumwolle
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Questions about die Wolle
How do you say "wool" in German?
In German, "wool" is die Wolle. It is a noun.
Is die Wolle masculine, feminine, or neuter?
die Wolle is feminine. Plural: die Wolle.
How is die Wolle used in a sentence?
Use die Wolle as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Pullover besteht aus warmer Wolle. (The sweater is made of warm wool.).
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