mat

mæt
mattedmatting
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mat: flat piece for wiping feet or floor covering
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Translation of mat into German,

Noun

1.

household

flat piece for wiping feet or floor covering
  • She placed a mat at the entrance.Sie legte eine Matte am Eingang aus.
2.

protection

small piece to protect a surface from heat or scratches
  • He put his cup on a mat.Er stellte seine Tasse auf eine Unterlage.
3.

sports

floor pad to protect athletes
Matte fBodenmatte
  • The gymnast landed safely on the mat.Der Turner landete sicher auf der Matte.

Verb

1.

grooming

tr./intr.
tangle or entangle into a thick mass
tr./intr.
  • Her hair matted badly after the windy boat ride..Ihr Haar verfilzte sich nach der windigen Bootsfahrt schlimm.
2.

decor

tr.
fit a picture with decorative border before framing
tr.
einfassen mit Passepartout versehen
  • She matted the photo before framing it.Sie hinterlegte das Foto, bevor sie es rahmte.
3.

finishing

tr.
give a surface a flat nonreflective finish
tr.
mattieren
  • The artist matted the painting for a unique look.Der Künstler mattierte das Gemälde für einen einzigartigen Look.

Adjective

appearance

UK
having a surface that does not shine or reflect light
UK
matt glanzlos
  • The paint dries to a mat finish.Die Farbe trocknet mit einer matten Oberfläche.

Abbreviation

abr: mathematics

Rare
study of numbers, shapes, and patterns
Rare
  • He is good at mat in school.Er ist in der Schule gut in Mathe.
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Expressions with mat: examples in English and translations in German

verfilzen
She decided to mat up her hair for the costume party.
bis zum Äußersten gehen
She will go to the mat to get the project approved.
auf die Matte fallen
zu Boden gehen
The boxer hit the mat after a powerful punch.
einen herzlichen Empfang bereiten
freundlich empfangen
They rolled out the welcome mat for the new neighbors.
Backmatte
Backunterlage
Place the cookies on the baking mat before putting them in the oven.
Badematte
She stepped onto the bath mat after her shower.

Images of mat

  • mat: flat piece for wiping feet or floor covering
    (household) Matte
  • mat: small piece to protect a surface from heat or scratches
    (protection) Unterlage
  • mat: floor pad to protect athletes
    (sports) Matte
  • mat: decorative border around a picture
    (art) Passepartout

Synonyms and analogies of mat in English

Examples of mat in a sentence

  • He wiped his shoes on the mat before entering.
  • She placed a mat under the hot dish.
  • The mat prevented scratches on the table.
  • Wrestlers grappled fiercely on the mat.
  • Yoga classes require a comfortable mat.
  • She chose a blue mat for the painting.
MAT
mæt
Acronym

acr: medication-assisted treatment

TECH.US
using medicine to help people stop using drugs
TECH.US
medikamentengestützte Behandlung
  • He is undergoing MAT to overcome his addiction.Er unterzieht sich einer medikamentengestützten Behandlung, um seine Sucht zu überwinden.
Abbreviation

abr: Master of Arts in Teaching

TECH.US
graduate degree for teaching professionals
TECH.US
M.A. Ed.
  • She earned her MAT last year.Sie hat letztes Jahr ihren M.A. Ed. gemacht.

Translations of "mat" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieMattenf.

After the workout, she remained prone on the mat to cool down.

Nach dem Training blieb sie zur Abkühlung auf der Matte liegen.

dieYogamattenf.

Keeping the mat clean after a sweaty practice is surely a high priority.

Die Yogamatte sauber zu halten ist Dir sicherlich sehr wichtig.

dieFußmattenf.

During the winter, the floor mat provided extra warmth underfoot.

Im Winter sorgte die Fußmatte für zusätzliche Wärme unter den Füßen.

dieIsomattenf.

A sleeping mat is essential for anyone planning a camping trip.

Eine Isomatte ist unerlässlich für jeden, der eine Campingreise plant.

Bodenmatten.

This massage is carried out on a floor mat, wearing loose clothing.

Die Massage wird auf der Bodenmatte ausgeführt in lockerer Bekleidung.

Verb
verfilzenv.

Her scarf started to mat after months of use in cold weather.

Ihr Schal begann nach monatelangem Gebrauch bei kaltem Wetter zu verfilzen.

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mat: Examples and translations in context

I caught the puppy drifting off while lying on the mat.

Ich erwischte den Welpen, wie er auf der Matte eindöste.

With a mat finish, the sculpture perfectly fit the modern design.

Mit seiner matten Oberfläche passte die Skulptur perfekt zum modernen Design.

The gymnast flipped head over heels, landing gracefully on the mat.

Die Turnerin machte einen Salto und landete anmutig auf der Matte.

She lifted the weight and dropped it squarely on the mat.

Sie hob das Gewicht und ließ es fest auf die Matte fallen.

The two wrestlers grappled with each other on the mat for several intense rounds.

Die beiden Ringer kämpften mehrere intensive Runden lang auf der Matte miteinander.

The gymnast sprang from the mat, showcasing her powerful jumps.

Die Turnerin schnellte von der Matte hoch und zeigte ihre kraftvollen Sprünge.

I like to pop my shoes on the mat when I come inside.

Ich stelle gerne meine Schuhe auf die Matte, wenn ich reinkomme.

The burlap mat at the entrance welcomed guests with its earthy feel.

Die Matte aus Sackleinen am Eingang begrüßte die Gäste mit ihrem erdigen Flair.

See also:

yoga matfloor matbath matsleeping mat
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