Mulde
German
Etymology
From Middle High German muolter, multer, mulde, from Old High German muoltra, mulda, from Latin mulctra (“milking pail”). The modern form with -d- and without final -r- is Central and Low German; compare also Middle Low German molde, molle.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈmʊldə/
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Noun
Mulde f (genitive Mulde, plural Mulden)
- hollow (lowered area on a surface)
- (geography) hollow; depression
- (dated) shallow container; trough
Declension
Declension of Mulde
singular | plural | ||||
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indef. | def. | noun | def. | noun | |
nominative | eine | die | Mulde | die | Mulden |
genitive | einer | der | Mulde | der | Mulden |
dative | einer | der | Mulde | den | Mulden |
accusative | eine | die | Mulde | die | Mulden |
Synonyms
- (lowered area on a surface): Kuhle
- (depression): Kuhle
Derived terms
- Muldenlage