Molch
/mɔlç/masculine
The English word 'newt' is translated into German as Molch.
Molch is used to refer to a type of salamander.
Meaning: type of salamander (verb)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is masculine. When using the masculine definite article, it is written as der Molch.
How do you pronounce it?
/mɔlç/
Did you know?
- The term Molch is etymologically related to the Latin word mulleus, which described a specific shade of 'ruddy' red used for shoes.
- In German folklore and mythology, the Molch is often grouped with salamanders, creatures historically believed to be able to survive or extinguish fire.
- While 'newt' in English typically describes specific small species, the German term Molch serves as a broad umbrella word for almost all species of salamanders.
Examples in context
- Der Molch ist ein faszinierendes Amphibium.The newt is a fascinating amphibian.
Example conversation
Lukas and Hannah are walking by a garden pond.
- LukasSchau mal, Hannah, ein Molch!Look, Hannah, a newt!
- HannahWo ist der Molch genau?Where exactly is the newt?
- LukasEr ist direkt unter dem Blatt.It is right under the leaf.
- HannahOh, er ist wirklich sehr süß.Oh, it is really very cute.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “newt” translations and entries Molch, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Molch, CC BY-SA 4.0.
