NOUN
Mutter/ˈmʊtɐ/mother; mom
Mutter is a German noun that means mother or mom. It is pronounced /ˈmʊtɐ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Mütter".
Definitions
1.female parent; mother(family)
a.biological or adoptive female parent
Meine Mutter arbeitet als Lehrerin.—My mother works as a teacher.
b.term of endearment for one's mother
Ich rufe meine Mutter jeden Sonntag an.—I call my mom every Sunday.
2.nut (metal fastener)(technology)
a.hexagonal metal fastener used with a bolt
Zieh die Mutter bitte mit dem Schraubenschlüssel fest.—Please tighten the nut with the wrench.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Mutter | die Mütter |
| Genitive | der Mutter | der Mütter |
| Dative | der Mutter | den Müttern |
| Accusative | die Mutter | die Mütter |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Mutter" mean in English?
- "Mutter" means mother or mom. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Mutter"?
- "Mutter" is pronounced /ˈmʊtɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Mutter" der, die, or das?
- "Mutter" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Mutter"?
- The plural of "Mutter" is "Mütter".
- What part of speech is "Mutter"?
- "Mutter" is a noun in German.
