German · Body & Health
"Mouth" in German: Mund
der Mund
Mouth in German is der Mund. Open it with Mach den Mund auf. Related words include Mundhygiene and Mundschutz for a face mask over the mouth.
At the dentist
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How to pronounce Mund
Say it
moont
/mʊnt/
moont. Shortish u, final d often sounds like t in speech. One syllable.
"Mouth" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Mund | the mouth Masculine body noun. | Masculine body noun. |
| den Mund aufmachen | to open one's mouth Literal or "speak up". | Literal or "speak up". |
| Mund zu! | mouth closed! Blunt: be quiet / close your mouth. | Blunt: be quiet / close your mouth. |
| Mundschutz | face mask (mouth covering) Mask covering mouth and nose. | Mask covering mouth and nose. |
How to use Mund in real life
- 1At the dentist
Bitte den Mund weit öffnen.
Please open your mouth wide.
Den Mund is accusative after öffnen.
- 2Eating carefully
Sprich nicht mit vollem Mund.
Don't talk with your mouth full.
Fixed polite-table phrase.
- 3Cold weather
Mir ist der Mund ganz trocken.
My mouth is completely dry.
Mir ist… for body feelings.
Mistakes English speakers make with Mund
Incorrect: die Mund
Correct: der Mund
Mund is masculine: der Mund.
Incorrect: Mach dein Mund auf.
Correct: Mach den Mund auf. / Mach deinen Mund auf.
Use den Mund or deinen Mund, not dein Mund without the ending.
Good to know
Kein Wort über den Mund hinaus is advice to stay discreet. Covering a yawn with the hand over den Mund is still taught as polite. Mundschutz became everyday vocabulary during mask rules.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Helping a child with medicine
ChatPal
Mach bitte den Mund auf.
Please open your mouth.
You
Der Mund ist auf. Ist der Sirup süß?
The mouth is open. Is the syrup sweet?
ChatPal
Ein bisschen. Danach den Mund ausspülen.
A little. Afterward rinse the mouth.
You
Okay. Wasser für den Mund steht bereit.
Okay. Water for the mouth is ready.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Mouth" in German
What gender is Mund?
Masculine: der Mund, den Mund.
How do you say open your mouth?
Mach den Mund auf.
What is the plural?
Die Münder, mostly for multiple people; everyday talk often avoids it.
What does Mundschutz mean?
A mask covering the mouth (and usually nose).
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