English–German

“mud” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃlam/

Example

Der Schlamm klebt an meinen Schuhen.

The mud is sticking to my shoes.

Illustration for Schlamm (mud)

How to say “mud” in German

“Mud” in German is Schlamm.

Muddy ground that clings to shoes and leaves footprints.

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

Example sentences with Schlamm

Die Kinder veranstalten eine Schlammschlacht im Garten.

The children are having a mud fight in the garden.

Tips for using Schlamm

  • Schlamm is masculine: der Schlamm; the plural Schlämme refers to distinct deposits or types, while ordinary mud is usually singular.

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