No. 14,601 in German
mat
The German word "matt" means "dull" or "faint" in English.
In a sentence
Die Matte liegt vor der Tür.
The mat lies in front of the door.
Here, 'Matte' refers to a physical object, specifically a floor mat.
Er hat eine Matte auf dem Kopf.
He has a mat on his head.
In this context, 'Matte' informally describes thick, untidy hair.
Die Schüler rollen die Matten für den Sportunterricht aus.
The students unroll the mats for physical education.
Here, 'Matten' means exercise mats used in physical activities.
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