Nerz
masculine
The English word mink is Nerz in German. Wiktionary also lists Mink.
Meaning: mammal (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | Note |
|---|---|
| Nerz | masculine |
| Mink | masculine |
The word refers to the mammal. In German, compound nouns are used to specify the type of item, such as Nerzmantel for a mink coat.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of Nerz is Nerze.
Did you know?
- The German word Nerz is not originally German but was borrowed from Upper Sorbian, a minority West Slavic language spoken in eastern Germany.
- In German, the term Nerz is often used more broadly in a historical context to refer to various types of luxury furs, not just the specific species.
- While Nerz is the traditional German term, the word Mink is also used, having been borrowed directly from English.
Examples in context
- Sie trug einen Nerzmantel.She was wearing a mink coat.Tatoeba #1991903 by al_ex_an_der, translation #1991868 by Spamster
- Dieser Nerz kostet 3000 Dollar.This mink cost $3,000.Tatoeba #603651 by BraveSentry, translation #60452 by CM
- Ist das Nerz?Is this mink?Tatoeba #12484887 by Yorwba, translation #2248644 by CK
- Das Pelzgeschäft spezialisiert sich auf Nerzjacken.The fur shop specializes in mink jackets.
- Ich habe gestern einen Mink im Park gesehen.I saw a mink in the park yesterday.
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Example conversation
Hannah and Lukas are visiting a wildlife sanctuary.
- HannahSchau mal, dort schwimmt ein Nerz!Look, there swims a mink!
- LukasWo? Ich kann ihn nicht sehen.Where? I cannot see it.
- HannahDer Nerz ist hinter dem Stein.The mink is behind the stone.
- LukasOh ja, er ist wirklich süß.Oh yes, it is really cute.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mink” translations and entries Nerz, Mink, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Mink, Nerz, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
