mole
das Muttermal, die Muttermale
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mole
A usually dark, clearly defined area of skin caused by a collection of pigment cells. It is often present at birth or develops later.
Der Hautarzt untersuchte das Muttermal an ihrem Rücken.
The dermatologist examined the mole on her back.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Muttermale |
| genitive | des Muttermals |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Muttermal | die Muttermale |
| accusative | das Muttermal | die Muttermale |
| dative | dem Muttermal | den Muttermalen |
| genitive | des Muttermals des Muttermales | der Muttermale |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Muttermal' is made up of 'Mutter' (mother) and 'Mal' (mark). Here, 'Mal' refers to a visible spot or marking on the skin; the overall meaning can therefore be understood as a distinctive area of skin.
Sie hat ein kleines Muttermal neben dem linken Auge.
She has a small mole next to her left eye.
Common collocations include 'ein Muttermal untersuchen' (to examine a mole), 'ein Muttermal entfernen lassen' (to have a mole removed), and 'ein Muttermal beobachten' (to monitor a mole). These expressions are especially common in the context of dermatologists and skin checks.
Er ließ das auffällige Muttermal beim Hautarzt untersuchen.
He had the unusual mole examined by a dermatologist.
When talking about a 'Muttermal' (mole), people often discuss changes in size, shape, or color. This is why verbs such as 'sich verändern' (to change), 'wachsen' (to grow), and 'auffallen' (to stand out or be noticeable) frequently occur in this context.
Wenn sich ein Muttermal plötzlich verändert, sollte man es ärztlich kontrollieren lassen.
If a mole suddenly changes, you should have it checked by a doctor.
