PARTICLE
mal/maːl/just; once; at some time
mal is a German particle that means just, once, or at some time. It is pronounced /maːl/.
Definitions
1.used to soften a request, suggestion, or command, making it more casual or friendly(modal particle, colloquial request/softening)
a.just; why don't you; do (something) for a bit
Komm mal her!—Come here (for a moment)!
b.just (used to add informality to requests)
Zeig mal!—Show me (just for a moment)!
2.once; at some time(adverb, referring to frequency/one time)
a.at some point in time
Ich war mal in Berlin.—I was once in Berlin.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "mal" mean in English?
- "mal" means just, once, or at some time. It is a German particle.
- How do you pronounce "mal"?
- "mal" is pronounced /maːl/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "mal"?
- "mal" is a particle in German.
