Müller
/ˈmʏlɐ/masculine
The German word for miller is Müller. Wiktionary also lists Müllerin.
Meaning: person (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Müller | /ˈmʏlɐ/ | masculine |
| Müllerin | /ˈmʏlɐʁɪn/ | feminine |
The term refers to a person whose profession involves milling. It is also one of the most common German surnames, appearing as both Müller and Mueller.
Which one should you use?
While Müller describes the profession, it is also frequently used as a surname.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
Müller is the masculine form used for a male miller and is also the plural form for millers. To specify a female miller, use the feminine form Müllerin.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈmʏlɐ/
Did you know?
- In historical German guilds, the Müller was one of the few artisans who could legally operate a business that processed goods for the entire village, giving them significant local power.
- If you see the spelling Mueller instead of Müller, it is often because the person's name was recorded on a typewriter or computer that lacked the German umlaut character.
- The term Müller has inspired various folk songs and local legends in Germany, often personifying the miller as a character of both wealth and mystery in rural stories.
Examples in context
- Mein Großvater war Müller.My grandfather was a miller.This sentence is useful for describing a male grandfather's former profession.Tatoeba #1574087 by al_ex_an_der, translation #1574077 by Bilberry
- Mein Vater war mal Müller.My dad used to be a miller.This sentence is useful for describing a father's former profession.Tatoeba #10521058 by Yorwba, translation #10528305 by sundown
- Frau Müller ist nicht zu Hause.Mrs Miller is not at home.This sentence shows Müller being used as a surname.Tatoeba #1812237 by Esperantostern, translation #10091536 by sundown
- Der Müller wird morgen früh den frisch gemahlenen Weizen liefern.The miller will deliver freshly ground wheat tomorrow morning.
- 41 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Maximilian and Julia are talking about a local history museum.
- MaximilianWer hat früher diese alte Mühle betrieben?Who used to run this old mill?
- JuliaEin bekannter Müller hat hier gewohnt.A well-known miller lived here.
- MaximilianWar der Müller auch der Bürgermeister?Was the miller also the mayor?
- JuliaJa, er war ein sehr wichtiger Mann.Yes, he was a very important man.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “miller” translations and entries Müller, Müllerin, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
