In German

Mund

Meaning: mouth

Example sentences

  • MachdenMundauf.

    Open your mouth.

  • ErhateinengroßenMund.

    He has a big mouth.

  • SieisstmitvollemMund.

    She eats with her mouth full.

Grammar note

“Der Mund” is masculine with an irregular plural: “die Münder”, adding an umlaut instead of just “-er”.

Common mistake

Don't guess the plural as “Munde” — it's “Münder”, with an umlaut.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the plural of “Mund”?

“Die Münder”.

What gender is “Mund”?

Masculine: “der Mund”.