Beutel

German

Etymology

From Middle High German biutel, from Old High German būtil. Cognate with Dutch buidel.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈbɔʏ̯təl/, [ˈbɔø̯tl̩]
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Noun

Beutel m (genitive Beutels, plural Beutel)

  1. a small to medium-sized bag, usually of fabric
    Der Beutel ist ziemlich voll.
    The bag is quite full.
  2. pouch (bag with a drawstring)
  3. pouch (body part of a marsupial)

Usage notes
  • Bags of paper or plastic are more properly called Tüten, though Beutel can be used as well. Moreover, only Beutel is used in some particular contexts, e.g. Staubsaugerbeutel (“vacuum cleaner bag”), Teebeutel (“tea bag”), etc.

Declension
Declension of Beutel
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein der Beutel die Beutel
genitive eines des Beutels der Beutel
dative einem dem Beutel den Beuteln
accusative einen den Beutel die Beutel
Related terms
  • Beutelmarder
  • Beutelmaulwurf
  • Beutelmaus
  • Beutelmull

Further reading
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