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No. 9,605 in German

mumme

"Mumme" is an old German term referring to "masked person" or "mummer," often associated with traditional festivities or plays.

In a sentence

  • Die Mumme, ein dunkles Bier, stammt aus Braunschweig.

    The Mumme, a dark beer, originates from Braunschweig.

    In this sentence, 'Mumme' refers to a traditional type of beer, showing its usage as a proper noun and a cultural reference.

  • Sie erzählte eine Märchengeschichte über eine Mumme, die im Wald lebte.

    She told a fairy tale about a Mumme who lived in the forest.

    'Mumme' here is used as a creative or fictional name, possibly implying a character or mystical being.

  • In alten Texten kann 'Mumme' auch eine Bezeichnung für eine stille Person sein.

    In old texts, 'Mumme' can also be a term for a quiet person.

    The term 'Mumme' is employed metaphorically or colloquially, illustrating how its usage evolved in historical contexts.

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