das Mundstück
mouthpiece
The part of a wind instrument that you hold with your mouth and blow into.
EXAMPLE
Der Klarinettist setzte das Mundstück vorsichtig auf das Instrument.
The clarinetist carefully placed the mouthpiece on the instrument.
das Mundstück
mouthpiece
das Mundstück, die Mundstücke
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Meanings
das Mundstück
mouthpiece
The part of a device or object that you put in or hold against your mouth, for example on a cigarette, hookah, or breathing apparatus.
EXAMPLE
Das Mundstück des Atemgeräts muss nach jeder Benutzung desinfiziert werden.
The mouthpiece of the breathing apparatus must be disinfected after each use.
das Mundstück
bit
The part of a bridle that lies in a horse's mouth and is used to guide the horse.
EXAMPLE
Der Reiter überprüfte, ob das Mundstück richtig im Maul des Pferdes lag.
The rider checked whether the bit was positioned correctly in the horse's mouth.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Mundstück, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Mundstücke |
| genitive | des Mundstückes |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Mundstück | die Mundstücke |
| accusative | das Mundstück | die Mundstücke |
| dative | dem Mundstück | den Mundstücken |
| genitive | des Mundstückes des Mundstücks | der Mundstücke |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Compound word
'Mundstück' (mouthpiece) is made up of 'Mund' (mouth) and 'Stück' (piece). So it refers to the part of an instrument or device that is used at the mouth.
EXAMPLE
Das Mundstück des Instruments muss regelmäßig gereinigt werden.
The mouthpiece of the instrument must be cleaned regularly.
Instrument context
In music, 'Mundstück' (mouthpiece) is particularly often associated with wind instruments. Typical collocations are 'ein Mundstück aufsetzen' (to put on a mouthpiece), 'in das Mundstück blasen' (to blow into the mouthpiece), and 'das Mundstück reinigen' (to clean the mouthpiece).
EXAMPLE
Die Schülerin blies kräftig in das Mundstück, aber die Trompete gab keinen Ton von sich.
The student blew hard into the mouthpiece, but the trumpet did not produce a sound.
Hygiene note
With devices used by several people, the 'Mundstück' (mouthpiece) is often cleaned or disinfected because it comes into direct contact with the mouth. Typical collocations are 'ein Mundstück wechseln' (to change a mouthpiece), 'ein Mundstück reinigen' (to clean a mouthpiece), and 'ein Mundstück desinfizieren' (to disinfect a mouthpiece).
EXAMPLE
Für den nächsten Patienten setzte die Arzthelferin ein frisches Mundstück auf das Gerät zur Lungenfunktionsprüfung.
For the next patient, the medical assistant put a fresh mouthpiece on the device used to test lung function.
Equestrian context
In equestrian sports, 'Mundstück' (bit) often occurs with verbs and phrases such as 'im Maul liegen' (to lie in the horse's mouth), 'anpassen' (to adjust), or 'kontrollieren' (to check). It is important that the bit fits correctly and does not injure the horse.
EXAMPLE
Die Tierärztin kontrollierte, ob das Mundstück dem Pferd richtig angepasst war.
The veterinarian checked whether the bit had been properly fitted to the horse.
In real life
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