The exact spelling appears at position 27,963 in the cited OpenSubtitles-derived Dutch 50k token list. That is a corpus signal, not search volume, CEFR level or proof that the noun sense is equally frequent. Article, forms, glosses, pronunciation and examples are adapted from English Wiktionary via Kaikki under CC BY-SA 4.0. See sources and modifications.
How muisje is pronounced
IPA: /ˈmœy̯ʃə/ · Syllables: muis·je
Say the article and noun together—het muisje—before practising the word in a sentence. This keeps grammatical gender attached to the item you retrieve. Regional speech and sentence rhythm can change the surface sound, so use the transcription as a compact reference rather than as a substitute for listening.
What muisje means
sprinkles of aniseed covered with sugar
Dictionary label: in-plural, neuter
An English gloss identifies a sense, not a one-word substitution that works in every context. Look at the surrounding verb, preposition, number and situation in the Dutch example. When several meanings are listed, practise one meaning at a time and state a concrete context before changing to another sense.
Article, plural and diminutive
| Form | Dutch | Speaking use |
|---|---|---|
| Singular | het muisje | Retrieve the article and noun as one chunk. |
| Plural | de muisjes | Dutch plural nouns take de; also change the verb and quantity where needed. |
Do not guess the article from the English translation. Learn het muisje as a single unit, then contrast it with de muisjes. A diminutive normally uses het, but its pragmatic meaning can be neutral, literal, affectionate or dismissive depending on context.
Translated examples with muisje
Wil je een boterham met muisjes?
Do you want a slice of bread sprinkled with aniseed covered with sugar?
Jan trakteert op beschuit met muisjes, zowel roze als blauwe! Dus hij heeft een tweeling gekregen, een jongen en een meisje.
Jan treats us to zwieback with muisjes, pink as well as blue ones! So he has got twins, a boy and a girl.
Ik hou meer van gestampte muisjes dan van gewone muisjes.
I prefer anise-flavoured sugar powder [literally ground little mice] to aniseed covered in sugar [normal little mice].
These examples are citation-backed language data. First identify what the noun refers to and which words determine or describe it. Then change only one element—person, quantity, time, place or description—while keeping the article and number consistent. That small variation turns a reference example into active speaking practice without inventing a rule from one sentence.
Four-step speaking drill
- Say het muisje three times, then add one adjective or location that fits the first meaning.
- Build a present-tense sentence with a named person, a concrete place and the singular noun.
- Change the message to de muisjes. Update the number, determiner and finite verb instead of replacing only the noun ending.
- Ask a follow-up question containing the noun, record the answer, and repeat once with a different detail.
Listen first for meaning and article choice, then for sentence order and pronunciation. Correct the first error that changes the message or blocks the listener. Avoid restarting for every small hesitation: complete the message, note one target, and make the second recording more precise.
Self-check before you continue
- I retrieve het muisje as one chunk.
- The singular or plural matches the determiner, quantity and verb.
- The selected meaning fits the situation.
- The sentence includes enough detail for another person to understand the reference.
- I can ask and answer one question with the noun without reading the page.
Questions about muisje
What does muisje mean?
sprinkles of aniseed covered with sugar.
Is it de muisje or het muisje?
The cited entry uses het muisje. Keep the article attached when learning and retrieving the noun.
What is the plural of muisje?
The cited plural is muisjes. In a full sentence, also check the determiner, quantity and verb.
Use muisje in a recorded response
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