NOUN
dasMaul/maʊ̯l/mouth (of an animal); jaws; gob (slang, rude)
Maul is a German noun that means mouth (of an animal), jaws, or gob (slang, rude). It is pronounced /maʊ̯l/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Mäuler".
Definitions
1.the mouth of an animal(animals)
a.opening or jaws of animals (not used for humans)
Das Pferd fraß einen Apfel mit dem Maul.—The horse ate an apple with its mouth.
2.mouth (informal, rude when referring to a person's mouth)(slang, rude)
a.used to tell someone to be quiet, often unfriendly
Halt das Maul!—Shut your mouth!
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Maul | die Mäuler |
| Genitive | des Mauls | der Mäuler |
| Dative | dem Maul | den Mäulern |
| Accusative | das Maul | die Mäuler |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Maul" mean in English?
- "Maul" means mouth (of an animal), jaws, or gob (slang, rude). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Maul"?
- "Maul" is pronounced /maʊ̯l/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Maul" der, die, or das?
- "Maul" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Maul"?
- The plural of "Maul" is "Mäuler".
- What part of speech is "Maul"?
- "Maul" is a noun in German.
