Maul
dasNounmouth (of an animal); trap (slang)
English translations
- 01
mouth
- 02
muzzle
- 03
trap
Word details
- German meaning
- Das Maul bezeichnet die Schnauze eines Tieres oder, abwertend, den Mund eines Menschen.
- English meaning
- Muzzle (animal), mouth (derogatory)
- Synonym
- Schnauze, Mund
- German example
- Der Hund öffnete sein Maul und bellte laut.
- English example
- The dog opened its muzzle and barked loudly.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- das
- Singular Form
- das Maul
- Plural Form
- die Mäuler
Related words
- Maultier
Mule
- maulfaul
Taciturn, reticent, or unwilling to speak.
- Maulschelle
Slap in the face
- Maulbeere
Mulberry
- Maultrommel
Jew's harp
- Maulheld
braggart, blowhard
- maulen
to grumble, to grouse
- maulwurfgrau
Taupe, mole gray
- Maultasche
Maultasche (Swabian dumpling)
- Maulaffe
Simpleton, fool
- Maulkorb
Muzzle
- Maulgeige
Jew's harp
- Maulwurfsgrille
Mole cricket
- Maulwurf
Mole
- dem Volk aufs Maul schauen
To pander to public opinion
- Honig ums Maul schmieren
To butter someone up
- Spitzmaulnashorn
The black rhinoceros is one of two African rhinoceros species and is characterized by its pointed upper lip.
- Breitmaulnashorn
The white rhinoceros is one of the two remaining species of rhinoceros in Africa, known for its wide mouth adapted for grazing.
- Schnabeltier
Platypus
- wiederkäuen
Ruminate
- Teigtasche
Dumpling
- Wels
Catfish
- Schnauze
Snout
- Barbe
Barbel
- Neunauge
Lamprey
- jammern
To whine
- Spritzfisch
Archerfish
- Volksetymologie
Folk etymology
- Wühler
Digger, Rooter
- Gnu
Wildebeest
- Schlecker
Flatterer
- Geifer
Slaver refers to excessive salivation, often accompanied by excitement or anger.
- Mund
Mouth
- Kandare
Curb bit
- Bartenwal
Baleen whale
- Barte
Baleen
- Barte
Baleen
- Pirogge
Pierogi
- Desman
Desman
- Froschgoscherl
Frog's snout (pastry)
- Mullebaum
mulberry tree
- Mollenbaum
Mole tree
- Trense
A snaffle is a part of a horse's bridle that lies in the mouth and is used for control.
- Rollgabelschlüssel
An adjustable wrench is a tool with an adjustable jaw width to grip screws or nuts of different sizes.
Example sentences with “Maul”
Der Hund hat ein großes Maul. (The dog has a big mouth.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'Maul' offensive?
When referring to animals, it's neutral. When used for humans (Halt dein Maul!), it is very rude.