nounnoun

der Mörtel

mortar

Eine nasse Masse aus Sand, Wasser und einem Bindemittel. Man nutzt sie, um Steine zusammenzuhalten oder Wände glatt zu machen.

The German word "Mörtel" is a noun that means "mortar". It refers to the mixture of lime, sand, water, and sometimes cement used in construction to bond bricks or stones together. The term "Mörtel" is often associated with masonry work.

Similar words in German include "Zement" (cement) and "Kleber" (adhesive). The key difference is that "Mörtel" specifically refers to a mixture used for bonding and filling, while "Zement" is a key ingredient in that mixture and used for various construction purposes, and "Kleber" typically refers to adhesives used in less heavy-duty applications.

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Examples

Der Mörtel muss gut gemischt werden.noun

The mortar must be mixed well.

Auf der Baustelle gibt es noch genug Mörtel.noun

On the construction site, there is still enough mortar.

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