Usage Note
Türmatte is a mat placed at the entrance of a home for wiping shoes. Plural Türmatten. Germans typically expect shoes to be removed indoors, making the Türmatte a culturally important household item. Also called Fußmatte.
Examples
"Die Türmatte vor der Eingangstür fängt Schmutz auf."
Natural Translation
The doormat in front of the entrance door catches dirt.
Literal Translation
The door-mat in front of the entrance-door catches dirt.
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