Muscheln
dieNounto gather shells, to mumble (colloquial)
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine harte Schale, die von bestimmten Meerestieren bewohnt wird.
- English meaning
- Shell
- Synonym
- Schale
- German example
- Ich habe eine Muschel am Strand gefunden.
- English example
- I found a shell on the beach.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Muschel
- Plural Form
- die Muscheln
Related words
- Perlmutt
mother-of-pearl
- Kauri
Kauri is the name for certain types of shells, particularly of the genus Cypraea.
- Bitterling
Bitterling
- Elefantenrüsselmuschel
The geoduck is a large, edible saltwater clam known for its long, siphon that resembles an elephant's trunk.
- Spülsaum
A Spülsaum is the area on the shore of a body of water that is created by the washing up of water and material such as sand, stones, and driftwood.
- Klaffmuschel
Gaping clam
- Strandmuschel
A beach shelter is a lightweight, portable wind and sun shelter for the beach.
- zahllos
countless
- Ohrenrobbe
eared seal
- Weichtier
Mollusk
- Perlmutter
Mother-of-pearl
- Molluske
Mollusk
- Priel
Tidal creek
- Ohrmuschel
auricle, pinna
- Schalentier
Shellfish
- Perl
Pearl
- Miesmuschel
Mussel
- Pilgermuschel
Scallop shell
- Jakobsmuschel
Scallop
- Sprechmuschel
Megaphone
- Aquakultur
Aquaculture
- Rocaille
Rocaille
Example sentences with “Muscheln”
Wir gehen am Strand nach Muscheln suchen. (We are going to the beach to look for shells.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'muscheln' a common verb in German?
It is used informally. While 'Muscheln' (the noun) is very common for shellfish/mussels, the verb 'muscheln' is less standard and often refers to collecting them.