Mud Meaning in English
word
/ˈməd/
muhd
/mˈʌd/
muhd
Definition
Mud is wet, soft earth, usually formed when soil mixes with water. It is common after rain and can be messy or slippery.
Usage & Nuances
Usually an uncountable noun: say 'There is mud on your shoes,' not 'muds.' Common combinations are 'covered in mud,' 'muddy boots,' and 'stuck in the mud.' 'Mud' can also refer to wet dirt in a general, everyday way, while 'clay' is a specific type of soil.
Spanish: barro - lodoPortuguese (BR): lama - barroPortuguese (PT): lama - lodoChinese (Simplified): 泥 - 泥巴Chinese (Traditional): 泥 - 泥巴Hindi: कीचड़ - मिट्टी का गीला गाढ़ा रूपArabic: وحل - طينBengali: কাদামাটি - কাদাRussian: грязьJapanese: 泥Vietnamese: bùnKorean: 진흙Turkish: çamurUrdu: کیچڑIndonesian: lumpur
Example Sentences
The kids played in the mud after the rain.
basic
There is mud on my shoes.
basic
The car got stuck in the mud.
basic
Be careful — the path is all mud after last night's storm.
natural
He came home covered in mud from head to toe.
natural
My dog loves rolling around in the mud, and then jumping on the couch.
natural