Mergel

derNoun

marl (type of soil)

Word details

German meaning
Ein Sedimentgestein, das aus einer Mischung von Ton und Kalk besteht.
English meaning
Marl
Synonym
Kalkmergel
German example
Der Boden bestand hauptsächlich aus Mergel.
English example
The soil consisted mainly of marl.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Mergel
Plural Form
die Mergel

Example sentences with “Mergel”

  1. Der Boden besteht aus Mergel. (The soil consists of marl.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gender of Mergel?

It is masculine (der Mergel).