mold
der Schimmelpilz, die Schimmelpilze
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mold
A fungus that grows as mold on damp food, walls, or other materials. Some molds can produce substances that are harmful to health.
Ein Schimmelpilz hat sich an der feuchten Wand im Keller gebildet.
Mold has formed on the damp wall in the basement.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Schimmelpilze |
| genitive | des Schimmelpilzes |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Schimmelpilz | die Schimmelpilze |
| accusative | den Schimmelpilz | die Schimmelpilze |
| dative | dem Schimmelpilz | den Schimmelpilzen |
| genitive | des Schimmelpilzes | der Schimmelpilze |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
“Schimmelpilz” is made up of “Schimmel” (mold) and “Pilz” (fungus). The base word “Pilz” shows that it refers to a particular type of fungus that grows as mold.
Der Schimmelpilz hat sich hinter dem Schrank ausgebreitet.
The mold has spread behind the cabinet.
Common collocations include “Schimmelpilz entfernen” (to remove mold), “Schimmelpilze nachweisen” (to detect mold), and “Schimmelpilzbefall behandeln” (to treat mold infestation). These expressions are especially common in the context of cleaning, building remediation, and inspections.
Ein Fachbetrieb konnte den Schimmelpilz an der Wand sicher entfernen.
A specialist company was able to safely remove the mold from the wall.
Dampness, dark spots, a musty smell, or signs of allergies and respiratory problems often indicate that “Schimmelpilz” (mold) is meant. The word therefore often appears in texts about homes, food, or health.
Wegen des muffigen Geruchs ließ die Familie den Schimmelpilz im Badezimmer untersuchen.
Because of the musty smell, the family had the mold in the bathroom inspected.
