die Maus
Translation
mouse
Examples
Die Katze jagt die Maus.
The cat is chasing the mouse.
Klicke mit der Maus hier.
Click here with the mouse.
Grammar Patterns
die Maus (nominative) the mouse... Die Maus frisst Käse.
der Maus (dative) to the mouse... Ich gebe der Maus Käse.
die Maus (accusative) the mouse... Die Katze jagt die Maus.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Computermaus (computer mouse); Antonyms: Katze (cat)
Etymology
From Old High German 'mūs', cognate with the English word 'mouse'.
Memory Tips
Think of Mickey Mouse, a famous 'Maus'. The computer mouse also resembles the animal.