Translation of German word "Mütze" to English
dieMütze
Meaning
NounA covering for the head, often in the approximate form of a cone, dome or cylinder closed at its top end, and sometimes having a brim and other decoration.
How to use
Mütze ('cap / beanie / hat') is a feminine noun: die Mütze (plural: die Mützen). Refers to soft headwear without a brim (unlike Hut). Wollmütze — Woolen beanie.
🇬🇧 English
hat
Example
Ohne Mütze frieren mir im Winter die Ohren ein.
Without a hat, my ears freeze in winter.
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- Schlafmütze— nightcap / sleepyhead (slang)
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What is the definition of the German word "die Mütze"?▼
The German word "die Mütze" is defined as: "A covering for the head, often in the approximate form of a cone, dome or cylinder closed at its top end, and sometimes having a brim and other decoration."
What does the German word "die Mütze" mean?▼
The German word "die Mütze" means "hat" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "Mütze"?▼
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Can I see an example sentence with "Mütze"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Ohne Mütze frieren mir im Winter die Ohren ein." (which translates as "Without a hat, my ears freeze in winter.").
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