English–German

“mat” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmatə/

Example

Die Matte vor der Tür ist nass.

The mat in front of the door is wet.

Illustration for Matte (mat)

How to say “mat” in German

“Mat” in German is Matte.

A flat, soft pad lies under feet or a body, shielding the surface below and catching dirt or moisture.

Full entry for Matte: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Matte

Er rollte die Yogamatte nach dem Kurs zusammen.

He rolled up the yoga mat after the class.

Tips for using Matte

  • Matte is feminine, so the common forms are die Matte, eine Matte, and die Matten in the plural.

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