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"Moon" in German: Mond
der Mond
Moon in German is der Mond, masculine. Full moon is der Vollmond. Moonlight is der Mondschein.
Night walk
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How to pronounce Mond
Say it
mohnt
/moːnt/
mohnt. Long o. Final d often soft like t. One clear syllable.
"Moon" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Mond | the moon Masculine noun. | Masculine noun. |
| Vollmond | full moon Common compound. | Common compound. |
| Mondschein | moonlight Poetic and everyday. | Poetic and everyday. |
| Mondfinsternis | lunar eclipse News-weather word. | News-weather word. |
How to use Mond in real life
- 1Night walk
Der Mond steht heute besonders hell.
The moon is especially bright tonight.
Der Mond as subject.
- 2Photo
Kriegst du den Mond scharf aufs Bild?
Can you get the moon in focus in the shot?
Den Mond accusative.
- 3Kids
Schau, der Mond hat eine Scheibe wie ein Käse.
Look, the moon has a disk like a cheese.
Playful description.
Mistakes English speakers make with Mond
Incorrect: Die Mond ist rund.
Correct: Der Mond ist rund.
Mond is masculine: der Mond.
Incorrect: Am Mond scheinen Sterne.
Correct: Am Himmel scheinen Sterne. / Der Mond scheint.
Stars are not on the moon; say der Mond scheint for the moon shines.
Good to know
Vollmond nights inspire both quiet walks and sleepy jokes about bad sleep. Weather apps sometimes mark Mondphasen; sailors and gardeners still glance at them out of habit.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Stargazing after dinner
ChatPal
Siehst du den Mond hinter den Bäumen?
Do you see the moon behind the trees?
You
Ja. Der Mond ist fast voll.
Yes. The moon is almost full.
ChatPal
Dann bleibt das Licht vom Mond noch lange.
Then the moonlight will last a while.
You
Schön. Bei so einem Mond brauche ich keine Taschenlampe.
Nice. With a moon like this I don't need a flashlight.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Moon" in German
What gender is Mond?
Masculine: der Mond.
How do you say full moon / new moon?
Vollmond / Neumond.
How do you say moonlight?
Der Mondschein.
Is Mond the same as Monat?
No. Monat means month—related historically, different word now.
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