Muschel
shell
Meaning of Muschel
harte schützende Hülle eines Weichtiers oder Meerestiers
the hard outer covering of a sea animal such as a snail or clam
Pronunciation
Muschel with English translation
Muschel usage examples
Ich halte eine Muschel ans Ohr.
I hold a shell up to my ear.
Ich fand eine schöne Muschel am Strand.
I found a pretty shell on the beach.
Muschel synonyms
What's the difference between Muschel, Schale, Hülse, Kapsel, and Muschelschale
Usually means a hard outer covering, especially of eggs, nuts, or fruit; also used for shells and similar coverings. Very close to the main meaning but broader in use.
A cylindrical casing or sleeve (e.g., a cartridge case) in technical contexts; often metal and narrow.
A small sealed capsule or shell (medicinal, seed capsule, spacecraft); closed and intended to contain something.
Very specific: the shell of a mollusk or seashell. It is the closest match to English "shell" in a marine context.
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Muschel belongs to the topic "Sea Life →". Start with a short set of 3 words so the word is easier to remember in context.
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What does Muschel mean?
the hard outer covering of a sea animal such as a snail or clam
How do you pronounce Muschel?
Muschel is pronounced [ˈmʊʃl̩].
How is Muschel used in a sentence?
I hold a shell up to my ear. Translation: Ich halte eine Muschel ans Ohr.
Is Muschel part of Sea Life vocabulary?
Yes, Muschel (shell) can be learned in the Sea Life topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is Muschel part of Living Beings vocabulary?
Yes, Muschel (shell) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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