Also means
cap
Usage Note
Mütze is the general word for a soft head covering, especially a knitted or fleece winter hat. It differs from Hut (a structured brimmed hat) and Kappe (a peaked cap). Eine Mütze voll Schlaf (a good bit of sleep) is an idiomatic expression.
Examples
"Im Winter zieht er immer eine dicke Mütze über die Ohren."
Natural Translation
In winter he always pulls a thick hat over his ears.
Literal Translation
In winter he always pulls a thick hat over the ears.
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