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Mal Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Mal" is mainly used as particle meaning "just", "once" or "for a moment". It is also used as noun and adverb.
Essential properties of "Mal"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Noun
- Gender: neutral
- Singular: das Mal
- Plural: die [n/a]
Meanings of "Mal" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "Particle used to emphasize or soften requests/suggestions"
"Mal", when used with this meaning, acts as particle.
- Definition: "Used to emphasize or soften a request or suggestion."
- Translation(s): just, once, for a moment
- Synonym(s): doch, eben
- Related word(s): doch, eben, halt
📝 Some usage examples:
- Komm mal her!
- Lass uns mal sehen, was wir tun können.
- Hör mal, ich muss dir etwas sagen.
2.) "Used to indicate a specific instance or repetition"
"Mal", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.
- Definition: "Used to form ordinal numbers (indicating repetition)."
- Translation(s): time, instance
- Synonym(s): der Erste, der Zweite, der Dritte
- Related word(s): erstmal, zum ersten Mal
📝 Some usage examples:
- Das erste Mal war ich sehr nervös.
- Zum dritten Mal gewann sie den Wettbewerb.
- Es ist das letzte Mal, dass ich dich warne.
3.) "Indicates multiplication or repetition"
"Mal", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.
- Definition: "Indicates a multiplication or repetition of an action."
- Translation(s): times, once, again
- Synonym(s): multipliziert mit
- Related word(s): multiplizieren, Vervielfachen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich habe dich schon mal gesehen.
- Zwei mal zwei ist vier.
- Kannst du das noch mal wiederholen?