Mink
derNounmink (animal or fur)
English translations
- 01
mink
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein Mink ist ein kleines, semiaquatisches Raubtier aus der Familie der Marder, das für sein wertvolles Fell bekannt ist.
- English meaning
- Mink
- Synonym
- Nerz
- German example
- Sie trug einen Mantel aus echtem Mink.
- English example
- She wore a coat made of real mink.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Mink
- Plural Form
- die Minke
Related words
- Minky
minky
- schminken
to put on makeup
- schminken
to make up
- abschminken
to remove makeup
- abschminken
to take off one's makeup
- Schminke
make-up
- Schminke
cosmetics
- Terminkalender
appointment calendar
- Schminke
Makeup
- Augenschminke
Eye makeup
- Terminkalender
Appointment calendar
- Kaminkehrer
Chimney sweep
- schminken
To put on makeup
- abschminken
To remove makeup
- Kosmetik
Cosmetics
- fellieren
to fur-trim
- Maske machen
To put on makeup
- Lidschatten
Eyeshadow
- Pelztier
Fur-bearing animal
- Nerzjacke
Mink coat
- Make-up
Make-up refers to cosmetic products used to alter or enhance one's appearance.
- Visagist
makeup artist
- Nerz
Mink
- Kaminsims
A horizontal shelf above a fireplace, often used for decoration.
- Schornsteinfeger
Chimney sweep
- Maskenbildner
makeup artist
- Schornsteinfegerin
Chimney sweep (female)
- Ziparte
A derogatory term for a woman, often implying unattractiveness or slovenliness.
- Pelzhändler
Fur trader
Example sentences with “Mink”
Der Nerz ist ein wertvolles Pelztier. (The mink is a valuable fur-bearing animal.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'Mink' the standard German word for the animal?
While 'Mink' is sometimes used, the standard German word for the animal is 'der Nerz'.