die Mühle, -n
mill
Ein Haus oder eine Maschine, die Korn oder andere Dinge klein mahlt.
The German word "Mühle" is a noun that means "mill". It refers to a facility or device used for grinding grain into flour or other substances into powder. The word is derived from the older Germanic term "Muljana," which in turn originates from the Latin "molina," meaning "mill."
Similar words in German include:
- Getreidemühle – Grain mill.
- Windmühle – Windmill.
- Wassermühle – Water mill.
Differences:
- "Getreidemühle" specifically refers to a mill that grinds grain, whereas "Mühle" can be more general and refer to any kind of mill.
- "Windmühle" and "Wassermühle" indicate the type of mill based on its power source: "Windmühle" uses wind power, while "Wassermühle" uses water power.
In summary, "Mühle" is a versatile term that can be specified further depending on the context and type of mill being discussed.
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Examples
Die Mühle steht am Fluss.noun
The mill is located by the river.
An dem Bach dreht sich eine Mühle im Wind.noun
By the brook, a mill turns in the wind.
Eine alte Mühle mahlt Getreide im Dorf.noun
An old mill grinds grain in the village.
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