Maul

dasNoun

mouth (of an animal); trap (slang)

English translations

  1. 01

    mouth

  2. 02

    muzzle

  3. 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

Example sentences with “Maul”

  1. 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.