German Conversation · Level 43
73 words
German word
Muster
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈmʊstɐ/
Meaning
- neuter nounpattern
Example
Der Teppich hat ein schönes Muster.
The carpet has a beautiful pattern.
More examples
Wir arbeiten nach dem Muster.
We work according to the pattern.
Core concept
A repeated motif on fabric that can also serve as a sample for making or judging something.
Common phrases
nach dem Muster arbeiten
work according to the pattern
ein Muster zeigen
show a sample
ein klassisches Muster
a classic pattern
Similar words
Beispiel: A specific case shown to clarify an explanation.
Vorlage: A model document or design used as a guide for making copies.
Motiv: A recurring figure that forms a central part of a picture or design.
Probe: A small product sample provided for trial or testing.
Definition in German
ein sich wiederholendes Motiv auf einer Oberfläche; auch: ein Beispiel oder Probestück, das als Vorlage dient
Word origin
German Muster comes through Middle High German from Latin monstrare, meaning "to show," and its sense developed from a model or sample to a visual motif.
Usage tips
- Muster is neuter, and its plural is also Muster: das Muster and die Muster.
Other meanings
- samplenoun
- designnoun
- modelnoun
Opposites
- Unregelmäßigkeitirregularitynoun
- Einfarbigkeitplainnessnoun
Related words
- Mustervorlagepattern templatenoun
- mustergültigexemplaryadjective