der Pilz
mushroom / fungus
How do you say “mushroom / fungus” in German? It’s der Pilz. See the pronunciation, an example sentence and a memory tip.
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Pluraldie Pilze
Pronunciationdehr PILTS
Example
Im Wald wachsen viele Pilze.
Many mushrooms grow in the forest.
Memory tip
Pilz sounds like something picked in the forest: a mushroom.
Frequently asked questions
Is «Pilz» der, die or das?
The correct article for «Pilz» is der.
What is the plural of «Pilz»?
The plural is die Pilze.
Words in this topic: Fruits & Vegetables
German nouns with the article der →