NOUN
Mauer/ˈmaʊ̯ɐ/wall; barrier
Mauer is a German noun that means wall or barrier. It is pronounced /ˈmaʊ̯ɐ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Mauern".
Definitions
1.a solid structure, usually made of stone or brick, that encloses or divides spaces(construction/architecture)
a.outside or boundary wall of a building, property, or area
Die Mauer um den Garten ist zwei Meter hoch.—The wall around the garden is two meters high.
2.a barrier, something that separates or prevents progress(figurative)
a.figurative obstacle or division between people or groups
Es gibt noch viele Mauern in den Köpfen der Menschen.—There are still many walls in people's minds.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Mauer | die Mauern |
| Genitive | der Mauer | der Mauern |
| Dative | der Mauer | den Mauern |
| Accusative | die Mauer | die Mauern |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Mauer" mean in English?
- "Mauer" means wall or barrier. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Mauer"?
- "Mauer" is pronounced /ˈmaʊ̯ɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Mauer" der, die, or das?
- "Mauer" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Mauer"?
- The plural of "Mauer" is "Mauern".
- What part of speech is "Mauer"?
- "Mauer" is a noun in German.
