German word

Mütze

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmʏt͡sə/

Meaning

  • feminine nounbeanie

Example

Im Winter trage ich oft eine Mütze.

In winter, I often wear a beanie.

Illustration for Mütze (beanie)

More examples

Bei Wind ziehe ich meine Mütze tiefer.

When it's windy, I pull my beanie down further.

Core concept

A soft knitted cap pulled down over the head and ears in cold weather.

Common phrases

  • eine Mütze tragen

    wear a beanie

  • die Mütze abnehmen

    take off the beanie

  • die Mütze anprobieren

    try on the beanie

Similar words

Kappe: A casual, shallow cap with a small front visor for everyday or workwear.
Hut: A firm hat with a defined brim and crown for formal occasions or going out.
Beanie: A snug knitted cap made in a tubular style with a narrow edge.

Definition in German

Eine Mütze ist eine meist randlose, weiche Kopfbedeckung aus gestricktem Material, die primär zum Wärmen von Kopf und Ohren dient.

Word origin

Mütze developed from Middle High German mütze, which referred to a soft cap or other head covering.

Usage tips

  • Mütze is feminine, so the usual forms are die Mütze, eine Mütze, and die Mützen in the plural.

Other meanings

  • hatnoun

Related words

  • Strickmützeknitted beanienoun
  • Mützchenlittle beanienoun
  • Schiebermützeflat capnoun

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