NOUN
Maus/maʊ̯s/mouse; computer mouse
Maus is a German noun that means mouse or computer mouse. It is pronounced /maʊ̯s/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Mäuse".
Definitions
1.small rodent(animal)
a.a small, nocturnal mammal with a long tail
In der Küche lief eine kleine Maus über den Boden.—A little mouse ran across the floor in the kitchen.
2.computer input device(technology)
a.a device used to control the pointer on a computer screen
Ich habe eine neue Maus für meinen Computer gekauft.—I bought a new mouse for my computer.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Maus | die Mäuse |
| Genitive | der Maus | der Mäuse |
| Dative | der Maus | den Mäusen |
| Accusative | die Maus | die Mäuse |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Maus" mean in English?
- "Maus" means mouse or computer mouse. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Maus"?
- "Maus" is pronounced /maʊ̯s/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Maus" der, die, or das?
- "Maus" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Maus"?
- The plural of "Maus" is "Mäuse".
- What part of speech is "Maus"?
- "Maus" is a noun in German.
