deine Mutter
/ˈdaɪ̯nə ˈmʊtər/word by word
The German phrase for "your mother" is deine Mutter.
It is also used as an insult.
Meaning: insult (intj)
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈdaɪ̯nə ˈmʊtər/
Did you know?
- The word Mutter has a second meaning in German that refers to a 'nut' used with a bolt. This usage comes from a sexual metaphor related to the female anatomy.
- Using deine Mutter as an insult in Germany is often associated with youth subcultures and the influence of 'your mother' jokes from American pop culture.
- In German, calling someone Mutti (a diminutive of Mutter) can be a sign of extreme affection or a condescending way to describe someone who is overprotective.
Examples in context
- Wo ist deine Mutter?Where's your mother?This sentence is useful for asking about the location of deine Mutter.Tatoeba #3180520 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #2254688 by CK
- Ist das deine Mutter?Is she your mother?This sentence is useful for asking if a person is deine Mutter.Tatoeba #963892 by Sudajaengi, translation #310268 by CK
- Weiß es deine Mutter?Does your mother know?This sentence is useful for asking if deine Mutter knows something.Tatoeba #1932840 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #1931872 by Spamster
- Hast du schon mit deiner Mutter gesprochen?Have you already spoken to your mother?
- 164 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two teenagers are arguing during a video game.
- HannahDu spielst wirklich schrecklich!You really play terribly!
- FelixDeine Mutter!Your mother!
- HannahDas war ein sehr schlechter Witz.That was a very bad joke.
- FelixIst mir egal, Felix gewinnt trotzdem.I don't care, Felix is still winning.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “your mother” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (deine, Mutter) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Mutter, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
