In German
Maus
Meaning: mouse
Formal or informal? “Maus” is mouse, both the animal and the computer mouse. A rat is “die Ratte”.
Example sentences
Die Maus läuft schnell weg.
The mouse runs away quickly.
DieKatzejagtdieMaus.
The cat chases the mouse.
Mäuse wohnen oft in alten Häusern.
Mice often live in old houses.
Grammar note
“Die Maus” is feminine, so it takes “die” and “eine”. The plural is “die Mäuse”, with an umlaut on the “a”.
Common mistake
Don't say “der Maus”. The article is “die Maus”, feminine. Remember the umlaut in the plural: “Mäuse”, not “Mause”.
Quick check
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Practise it in a lesson →Frequently asked questions
What is the German word for rat?
“Die Ratte”.
What is the plural of “Maus”?
“Mäuse”, with an umlaut on the “a”.