NOUN
Muschel/ˈmʊʃl̩/shell; seashell; mussel
Muschel is a German noun that means shell, seashell, or mussel. It is pronounced /ˈmʊʃl̩/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Muscheln".
Definitions
1.shell or seashell of a mollusk(marine biology)
a.hard outer covering of mollusks, often found on the beach
Am Strand habe ich viele bunte Muscheln gesammelt.—I collected many colorful shells on the beach.
2.edible mollusk (mussel)(food)
a.edible bivalve, usually cooked and eaten as seafood
Wir essen heute Abend Muscheln in Weißweinsauce.—We're eating mussels in white wine sauce tonight.
3.object with a shell-like shape or structure(object)
a.item shaped like a shell
Die kleine Schale sieht aus wie eine Muschel.—The small bowl looks like a shell.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Muschel | die Muscheln |
| Genitive | der Muschel | der Muscheln |
| Dative | der Muschel | den Muscheln |
| Accusative | die Muschel | die Muscheln |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Muschel" mean in English?
- "Muschel" means shell, seashell, or mussel. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Muschel"?
- "Muschel" is pronounced /ˈmʊʃl̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Muschel" der, die, or das?
- "Muschel" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Muschel"?
- The plural of "Muschel" is "Muscheln".
- What part of speech is "Muschel"?
- "Muschel" is a noun in German.
