Mütze
/ˈmʏt͡sə/feminine
The English phrase 'cap' is translated into German as Mütze.
Mütze refers to a head covering.
Meaning: head covering (noun)
Which one should you use?
While Mütze can mean any cap, it is most commonly used for soft, brimless head coverings like beanies. If you are referring specifically to a baseball cap with a brim, the word Kappe is often used as a more precise alternative to Mütze.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of Mütze is Mützen. The genitive singular form, meaning 'of the cap', is der Mütze.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈmʏtsə/
Did you know?
- The phrase jemandem eine Mütze aufsetzen can be used to describe deceiving someone or 'putting one over' on them.
- The German expression eine Mütze voll Schlaf refers to 'a good night's sleep' or a 'capful of sleep'.
- The word Mütze derives from the Medieval Latin almutia, which referred to a hood or cowl used in religious contexts.
Examples in context
- Wo ist eure Mütze?Where is your cap?This sentence is useful for asking where a group's Mütze is.Tatoeba #1314904 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #64443 by CK
- Wo ist Jabus Mütze?Where is Jabu’s cap?This sentence is useful for asking where Jabu's Mütze is.Tatoeba #9206384 by driini, translation #9204383 by Monde
- Nimm deine Mütze ab.Take off your cap.This sentence is useful for telling someone to take off their Mütze.Tatoeba #1341943 by al_ex_an_der, translation #321124 by CK
- Entschuldigen Sie, könnten Sie mir bitte meine Kappe reichen?Excuse me, could you please pass me my cap?
- Hast du meine Mütze gesehen?Have you seen my cap?
- Ich habe meine Mütze verloren.I lost my cap.
- Trägst du eine Kappe oder eine Mütze im Winter?Do you wear a cap or a hat in winter?
- 36 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Julian and Hannah are preparing to go outside for a walk.
- JulianHannah, hast du deine Mütze eingepackt?Hannah, did you pack your cap?
- HannahJa, meine Mütze ist in der Tasche.Yes, my cap is in the bag.
- JulianGut, denn es ist sehr kalt.Good, because it is very cold.
- HannahDann können wir jetzt losgehen.Then we can go now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cap” translations and entries Mütze, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Mütze, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
