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"Mouse" in German: Maus
die Maus
Mouse in German is die Maus. Plural is Mäuse. Soft computer talk uses the same Maus for a mouse device.
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How to pronounce Maus
Say it
MOWSS
/maʊs/
MOWSS. Au like ow in cow, final s sharp. Feminine: die Maus.
"Mouse" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Maus | the mouse Animal or device. | Animal or device. |
| die Mäuse | the mice Plural. | Plural. |
| Computermaus | computer mouse Clear tech compound. | Clear tech compound. |
| Mäuschen | little mouse Diminutive / affectionate. | Diminutive / affectionate. |
How to use Maus in real life
- 1Kitchen scare
Da war eine Maus hinter dem Schrank!
There was a mouse behind the cupboard!
Eine Maus.
- 2Desk setup
Die Maus funktioniert nicht ohne Batterie.
The mouse doesn't work without a battery.
Die Maus device.
- 3Kids story
Die kleine Maus findet Käse.
The little mouse finds cheese.
Die kleine Maus.
Mistakes English speakers make with Maus
Incorrect: der Maus
Correct: die Maus
Maus is feminine.
Incorrect: viele Mauses
Correct: viele Mäuse
Plural is Mäuse.
Good to know
Maus works for rodents and computer mice—context decides. Soft nicknames like Mäuschen appear in affectionate talk. Kids' books adore Mäuse.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Fixing a laptop setup
ChatPal
Wo ist die Maus?
Where is the mouse?
You
Unter den Papieren. Die Maus blinkt rot.
Under the papers. The mouse is blinking red.
ChatPal
Dann braucht die Maus neue Batterien.
Then the mouse needs new batteries.
You
Hole ich. Ohne Maus tippe ich schlecht.
I'll get them. Without a mouse I type badly.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Mouse" in German
Gender?
Feminine: die Maus.
Plural?
Die Mäuse.
Computer mouse?
Die Maus / Computermaus.
Diminutive?
Das Mäuschen.
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