Maus
/maʊ̯s/feminine
The German word for mouse is Maus. Wiktionary also lists Muus.
Meaning: rodent of the genus Mus (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Maus | /maʊ̯s/ | feminine |
| Muus | Alemannic German, feminine |
The word refers to the rodent of the genus Mus.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Alemannic German dialects, the form Muus is used. In Switzerland, the form d'Muus could also be used.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
Maus is a feminine noun. Its plural form is Mäuse. In the dative and genitive cases, the form changes to der Maus.
How do you pronounce it?
/maʊ̯s/
Did you know?
- In German, Mäuschen is a common term of endearment for a romantic partner or a child, similar to 'sweetie' or 'honey'.
- The German word Maus is a linguistic doublet of the English 'mouse', meaning they both evolved from the same ancient root word.
- The phrase Still wie Mäuschen describes someone being as quiet as a mouse, often used when children are told to be stealthy or well-behaved.
Examples in context
- Es war eine Maus.It was a mouse.This sentence shows how to use the form Maus to identify what something was.Tatoeba #882392 by Esperantostern, translation #35797 by CK
- Die Maus ist süß.The mouse is cute.This sentence uses the form Maus to describe the mouse as cute.Tatoeba #8320555 by MisterTrouser, translation #13020705 by araneo
- Tom sah eine Maus.Tom saw a mouse.This sentence uses the form Maus to describe someone seeing a mouse.Tatoeba #7636051 by wolfgangth, translation #2865177 by Amastan
- Ich arbeite gerne mit der Maus am Computer.I like working with the mouse on the computer.
- Schau mal, das Mäuschen ist so niedlich!Look, that little mouse is so cute!
- 145 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
A young woman and a man are looking at a small animal in the garden.
- JulianSchau mal, dort ist eine kleine Maus!Look, there is a small mouse!
- JuliaOh, die Maus ist sehr schnell.Oh, the mouse is very fast.
- JulianIst sie gefährlich, Julia?Is she dangerous, Julia?
- JuliaNein, Julian, sie ist völlig harmlos.No, Julian, she is completely harmless.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mouse” translations and entries Maus, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Maus, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
