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mat in German

mat in German is Matte, Unterlage, mit Matten auslegen — mat means a flat piece of material laid on a floor to wipe feet, protect a surface, or decorate.

mat in German

Matte
noun
A flat piece of coarse material used for wiping one’s feet, or as a decorative or protective floor covering.
Matte
noun
(athletics) A floor pad to protect athletes.
Unterlage
noun
(athletics) A floor pad to protect athletes.
mit Matten auslegen
verb
(transitive) To cover, protect or decorate with mats.
verfilzen
verb
(intransitive) To form a thick, tangled mess; to interweave into, or like, a mat; to entangle.

What does "mat" mean?

  1. noun A flat piece of material laid on a floor to wipe feet, protect a surface, or decorate.
    "Wipe your shoes on the mat before coming inside."
  2. noun A small pad placed under a hot dish or drink to protect a surface.
    "Use a mat under the coffee pot so it doesn't scorch the table."
  3. verb To tangle into a thick, dense clump.
    "The dog's fur had matted after weeks without grooming."

mat in a sentence

  • Wipe your shoes on the mat before coming inside.
  • A yoga mat cushioned her knees during practice.
  • Use a mat under the coffee pot so it doesn't scorch the table.
  • The dog's fur had matted after weeks without grooming.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "mat" in German?

"mat" in German is Matte, Unterlage, mit Matten auslegen. mat means: A flat piece of material laid on a floor to wipe feet, protect a surface, or decorate.

How do you use "mat" in a sentence?

Example: "Wipe your shoes on the mat before coming inside." In German, "mat" is Matte, Unterlage, mit Matten auslegen.

Are there other ways to say "mat" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "mat": Matte, Unterlage, mit Matten auslegen, verfilzen.

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