This is the 9339th most frequent German word.
maus
"Mouse" in English.
Here, 'Maus' is used to refer to the small animal, a mouse.
Die Maus läuft schnell über die Wiese.
The mouse runs quickly across the meadow.
In this sentence, 'Maus' refers to the computer peripheral for pointing and clicking.
Meine Maus am Computer funktioniert nicht mehr.
My computer mouse is no longer working.
Here, 'Maus' is used as a term of endearment, implying fondness.