Translation of German word "Maus" to English
dieMaus
/maʊ̯s/
Meaning
NounAny mammal of the many rodent families (especially Muridae) that have a small body and a long tail.
How to use
Maus ('mouse') is feminine: die Maus (plural: die Mäuse, with umlaut). Computermaus — Computer mouse. (Colloquially, Mäuse also means money/cash).
🇬🇧 English
mouse
Example
Ich bewege die Maus.
I move the mouse.
Die Maus ist sehr klein.
The mouse is very small.
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- Mausklick— mouse click
- Mauspad— mouse pad
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What is the definition of the German word "die Maus"?▼
The German word "die Maus" is defined as: "Any mammal of the many rodent families (especially Muridae) that have a small body and a long tail."
What does the German word "die Maus" mean?▼
The German word "die Maus" means "mouse" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "Maus"?▼
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Can I see an example sentence with "Maus"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich bewege die Maus." (which translates as "I move the mouse.").
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