German word

Matte

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmatə/

Meaning

  • feminine nounmat

Example

Die Matte vor der Tür ist nass.

The mat in front of the door is wet.

Illustration for Matte (mat)

More examples

Er rollte die Yogamatte nach dem Kurs zusammen.

He rolled up the yoga mat after the class.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • Yogamatte

    yoga mat

  • Turnmatte

    gymnastics mat

  • Türmatte

    doormat

Similar words

Teppich: A substantial floor covering designed to be walked across.
Fußmatte: A small doorway mat that removes dirt and water from shoe soles.
Yogamatte: A non-slip padded surface for supporting the body during yoga or exercise.
Unterlage: A thin protective pad placed beneath objects or the body on a surface.

Definition in German

Matte (f.) ein flaches, meist weiches Teil, das auf dem Boden liegt, um Boden oder Körper zu schützen oder Feuchtigkeit aufzufangen.

Word origin

German Matte comes through Middle High German matte from Old High German matta, a borrowing from Latin matta meaning a mat.

Usage tips

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

Related words

  • Yogamatteyoga matnoun
  • Turnmattegymnastics matnoun
  • Türmattedoormatnoun

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