Mal

noun

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just

for a moment

(often untranslated)

times

sometime

once

at some point

one time

formerly

in the past

(softens a request)

before

back then

at that time

in those days

time

occasion

instance

multiplied by

quickly

(untranslatable particle)

sometimes ... sometimes ...

at times ... at other times ...

beforehand

previously

in advance

stain

someday

eventually

stigma

mark

spot

sign

smudge

label

Synonyms and Related Words for Mal

mal kurz eben multipliziert mit einmal Gelegenheit Anlass Augenblick Zeichen Fleck Kennzeichen Makel bald ... bald ...teils ... teils ...Schmutzfleck Verunreinigung Klecks Stempel Etikett Brandmal

Definition of "Mal" in German

Below are the definitions and usage examples of the word "Mal" in its original language, German. This section is designed to help you understand the word in different contexts and sentence structures, especially while learning English.

The definitions and example sentences are presented across a range from beginner (A1) to intermediate (B1) levels. This way, you can learn the word step by step, from its most basic meaning to more complex usages. Each example is provided with its translation in German, ready for correct context and usage.

Ein bestimmter Zeitpunkt oder eine Gelegenheit; eine Wiederholung eines Ereignisses.

DE: “Das ist das erste Mal.”
A1
EN: “This is the first time.”

DE: “Ich habe dich schon viele Male angerufen.”
A2
EN: “I have already called you many times.”

DE: “Beim nächsten Mal musst du besser aufpassen.”
B1
EN: “Next time you have to be more careful.”

Ein sichtbares Zeichen auf einer Oberfläche, oft auf der Haut (z.B. Muttermal).

DE: “Sie hat ein kleines Mal an der Hand.”
A1
EN: “She has a small mark on her hand.”

DE: “Ein Muttermal ist ein dunkles Mal auf der Haut.”
A2
EN: “A mole is a dark mark on the skin.”

DE: “Der Dieb hinterließ ein Mal an der Tür, um das Haus zu kennzeichnen.”
B1
EN: “The thief left a mark on the door to identify the house.”

Wird verwendet, um eine Multiplikation auszudrücken.

DE: “Zwei mal zwei ist vier.”
A1
EN: “Two times two is four.”

DE: “Der Tisch ist einen Meter mal achtzig Zentimeter groß.”
A2
EN: “The table measures one meter by eighty centimeters.”

DE: “Ich verdiene dreimal so viel wie im letzten Jahr.”
B1
EN: “I earn three times as much as last year.”

Partikel, die eine Aufforderung oder Frage freundlicher, beiläufiger oder weniger direkt macht.

DE: “Komm mal her!”
A1
EN: “Come here for a moment.”

DE: “Kannst du mir mal helfen?”
A2
EN: “Can you just help me?”

DE: “Hör mal zu, ich muss dir was Wichtiges sagen.”
B1
EN: “Listen up, I have to tell you something important.”

Wird in der Verbindung 'mal ... mal ...' verwendet, um einen Wechsel zwischen zwei Zuständen oder Handlungen auszudrücken.

DE: “Das Wetter ist mal gut, mal schlecht.”
A1
EN: “The weather is sometimes good, sometimes bad.”

DE: “Er trägt mal Jeans, mal einen Anzug.”
A2
EN: “He sometimes wears jeans, sometimes a suit.”

DE: “Ihre Stimmung schwankte; mal war sie euphorisch, mal zutiefst betrübt.”
B1
EN: “Her mood fluctuated; at times she was euphoric, at other times deeply saddened.”

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