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“wool” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈvɔlə/

Example

Ich kaufe heute neue Wolle.

I'm buying new wool today.

Illustration for Wolle (wool)

How to say “wool” in German

“Wool” in German is Wolle.

A sheep's soft coat gathered as fiber, then spun into a strand for knitting.

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

Example sentences with Wolle

Die Decke ist aus Wolle und bleibt lange warm.

The blanket is made of wool and stays warm for a long time.

Tips for using Wolle

  • Wolle is feminine, so the definite article is die, and the material noun normally has no plural.

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