Mauer

See also: mauer

German

Etymology

From Old High German mūra, from Latin mūrus (“wall”). Related to English mure.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈmaʊ̯ɐ/, /ˈmaʊ̯ər/
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  • Rhymes: -aʊ̯ɐ

Noun

Mauer f (genitive Mauer, plural Mauern, diminutive Mäuerchen n)

  1. a wall, usually one made of stone or concrete

Usage notes

  • See Wand for notes on the distinction between Mauer and this sometimes interchangeable word.

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Proper noun

Mauer f (genitive Mauer)

  1. (always with definite article) the Berlin Wall
    Die Mauer muss weg!
    The Wall must fall!

Further reading

Luxembourgish

Etymology

From Middle High German mūre, from Old High German māra, from Latin mūrus. Cognate with German Mauer, Dutch muur; also related to English mure (from the same Latin source via Old French).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈmɑʊ̯ɐ/
  • Rhymes: -ɑʊɐ

Noun

Mauer f (plural Maueren)

  1. wall
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