Mais
Meaning and Usage
"Mais" is the German word for "corn" or "maize", referring to the cereal plant. It is also used to describe the food product made from the dried kernels of this plant.
Linguistic Analysis
The word "Mais" doesn't have any prefix or suffix. It comes from the Old High German "mes," which is related to the Latin word "māize."
Comparisons between German and English
The word "Mais" in German corresponds to "corn" or "maize" in English.
Cultural Context
"Mais" or corn has become an essential crop in Germany. It is widely used in German cuisine, from cornbread to various dishes with corn as an ingredient.
Example Sentences
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Ich esse gerne Mais. (I like to eat corn.)
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Das Brot ist mit Maismehl gemacht. (The bread is made with corn flour.)
Memory Tips
Associate "Mais" with "maze" to remember that it refers to the cereal plant known as "corn" or "maize."
Additional Vocabulary
- der Weizen (wheat)
- die Gerste (barley)
- der Reis (rice)
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
Der Mais (masculine) - Singular Die Maiskörner (plural)
Conjugation (for verbs)
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