Mütze is feminine in German — the correct article is die. The plural is die Mützen. In English, Mütze means beanie, cap, or winter hat.Die Mütze is an essential everyday word in German clothing vocabulary, typically learned around the A1 level. You will hear and use it constantly during the colder months. Below you'll find the full declension, example sentences, and a quiz.
Gender rule: Nouns ending in -e are usually feminine in German (die Mütze, die Bluse, die Hose). This is one of the most reliable gender patterns. See all gender patterns in the Article Rules and a full overview at the German Articles.
Mütze — Declension Table
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Mütze | die Mützen |
| Genitive | der Mütze | der Mützen |
| Dative | der Mütze | den Mützen |
| Accusative | die Mütze | die Mützen |
Example Sentences with Mütze
Die rote Mütze liegt noch im Flur.
(The red beanie is still lying in the hallway.) — Nominative
Zieh bitte die Mütze an, es ist sehr windig!
(Please put the beanie on, it's very windy!) — Accusative
Mit der dicken Mütze friert er an den Ohren nicht.
(With the thick beanie, his ears aren't freezing.) — Dative
Die Bommel der Mütze ist leider abgerissen.
(The pompom of the beanie is unfortunately torn off.) — Genitive
Die Mützen im Schaufenster sind im Angebot.
(The beanies in the shop window are on sale.) — Nominative Plural
Er hat seinen Kindern bei dem kalten Wetter geholfen, mit den Mützen warm zu bleiben.
(He helped his children stay warm with the beanies in the cold weather.) — Dative Plural
Related Words & Compounds
Word family (Wortfamilie): das Mützchen (little cap/beanie — diminutive)
Common compounds (Komposita): die Wollmütze (wool beanie), die Bademütze (swimming cap), die Schlafmütze (nightcap / sleepyhead), die Pudelmütze (bobble hat)
Common Mistake with Mütze
❌ Common mistake: Die Mütze sind im Schrank.
✅ Correct: Die Mützen sind im Schrank.
💡 Why: If you are talking about multiple beanies or caps, you must use the plural form die Mützen with the plural verb sind. Using the singular noun "die Mütze" with a plural verb is a very common grammatical mismatch.
Quick Quiz: Test Your Knowledge
Can you get all three right? Apply what you've learned above.
1. Hast du ___ irgendwo gesehen?
- A) der Mütze
- B) dem Mütze
- C) die Mütze
Check Answer
"Sehen" takes an accusative object (what did you see?). Feminine accusative = die: die Mütze.
2. Die Wolle ___ kratzt am Kopf.
- A) der Mütze
- B) die Mütze
- C) dem Mütze
Check Answer
"Die Wolle der Mütze" — the genitive shows possession (the wool of what?). Feminine genitive = der: der Mütze.
3. Er geht mit der warm___ Mütze nach draußen.
- A) -e
- B) -er
- C) -en
Check Answer
After the definite article der in the dative feminine, the adjective ending is -en: mit der warmen Mütze.
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More Clothing Nouns & Vocabulary
- der Hut — the hat
- die Jacke — the jacket
- der Mantel — the coat
- das Kleid — the dress
- die Brille — the glasses
- die Frau — the woman
For more themed words, explore the Vocabulary overview list, check out the German clothing vocabulary, or browse the full grammar overview.
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Practice German Articles →Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mütze masculine, feminine, or neuter in German?
Mütze is feminine — the correct article is die. This follows the general rule that most German nouns ending in -e are feminine (die Mütze, die Bluse, die Jacke). Since this isn't a universal rule, it's always best to learn the article together with the noun.
What is the plural of Mütze?
The plural is die Mützen. Like most feminine nouns ending in -e, the plural is formed by simply adding an -n. In the dative plural: den Mützen.
What is the difference between Mütze and Hut?
Die Mütze (feminine) refers to a soft cap or beanie, typically made of wool, fleece, or cotton, and usually worn for warmth without a stiff brim. Der Hut (masculine) is a hat with a structured shape and a brim, like a fedora or a sun hat.
