das Mehl

Plural: die Mehle
Based on: mahlen
Goethe B1 Noun
1.

the flour

(The German word is directly related to "mill". English "flour" is based on "flower" and probably refers to "the best part of the grain plant".)

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How many meanings does the German word 'Mehl' have?

Mehl has 1 distinct meaning: 1. the flour.

What is the gender of 'Mehl'?

das

What is the plural of 'Mehl'?

die Mehle

What is 'Mehl' related to?

The word 'Mehl' is related to mahlen.

Where can I learn more about 'Mehl'?

Check out the main YourDailyGerman Dictionary for more German vocabulary entries.