die Mäuse
Translation
mice
Examples
Die Katze jagt die Mäuse.
The cat is chasing the mice.
Im Keller sind viele Mäuse.
There are many mice in the cellar.
Grammar Patterns
((Noun)) mice The cat is chasing the mice.
Similar Words
Synonyms: none; Antonyms: none. Compare with: Ratten (rats)
Etymology
Plural of 'Maus' (mouse). The vowel change from 'a' to 'äu' (Umlaut) is a common pluralisation pattern in German.
Memory Tips
Remember that the plural of 'Maus' is not 'Mauses' but 'Mäuse', similar to English 'mouse' -> 'mice'. The 'äu' sound is like 'oy' in 'boy'.