der Schimmel
Translation
mold, mildew, white horse
Examples
An der Wand ist Schimmel.
There is mold on the wall.
Der Prinz ritt auf einem Schimmel.
The prince rode on a white horse.
Grammar Patterns
der Schimmel mold, white horse The Schimmel on the wall is dangerous.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Moder (rot); Weißes Pferd (white horse)
Etymology
Derived from the Old High German word 'scimbal' meaning 'shining,' which describes the white appearance of both mold and the horse.
Memory Tips
Imagine a prince riding a white horse ('Schimmel') through a castle with mold ('Schimmel') on the walls. This connects the two distinct meanings.