Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #1500
Word (Wort)

das Maß

Translation (Übersetzung) measure, measurement, dimension, extent, moderation
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [maːs]
B1
Nouns
Intermediate
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
measurement neutral gender standard moderation dimension
"Maß" is a neuter noun (das Maß) that can refer to a physical measurement, a standard, or moderation. It's often used in both literal and figurative contexts. The plural is "Maße" for physical dimensions and "Maße" or "Maß" (unchanged) for abstract concepts like moderation.

Maß - German Nouns - Maß Meaning - Maß Translation - Maß Nouns Examples

Maß is a German Nouns

Learn Maß meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. Maß is classified as a Noun in German grammar.

Maß Examples (Beispiele) in English

Maß examples with English translations. See how to use Maß in sentences. Maß example sentences in English below.

Das Maß der Dinge ist wichtig in der Wissenschaft.
The measure of things is important in science.
Literal measurement.
Er trinkt Bier in Maßen.
He drinks beer in moderation.
Figurative moderation.
Die Maße des Zimmers betragen 5 mal 4 Meter.
The dimensions of the room are 5 by 4 meters.
Physical dimensions.

Maß Word Family - Maß Related Words - Maß Family Members

Maß Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Maß word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Maß family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Maß related words and expand your German vocabulary.

derived (abgeleitet)
messen
Meaning: to measure
Tense: infinitive
Example: Er misst die Länge mit einem Maßband.
Verb
compound (zusammengesetzt)
Maßband
Meaning: tape measure
Example: Sie benutzt ein Maßband für die Näharbeit.
Noun
related (verwandt)
Maßeinheit
Meaning: unit of measurement
Example: Der Meter ist eine Maßeinheit.
Noun

Maß Usage - Maß Collocations - Maß Idioms - Maß Synonyms - Maß Antonyms

Maß Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Maß Collocations (Kollokationen)

Maß collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Maß word combinations and how to use Maß with other words naturally.

Maß nehmen
to take measurements
Medium frequency
Maß halten
to exercise moderation
Medium frequency
im richtigen Maß
in the right measure
High frequency
über alle Maßen
beyond all measure
Medium frequency
Maß und Gewicht
measure and weight
Low frequency
das letzte Maß
the last straw
Medium frequency
Maß geben
to serve a liter of beer
Low frequency

Maß Idioms (Redewendungen)

Maß idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Maß with meanings and explanations. Master Maß expressions used in everyday German.

Das Maß ist voll.
The last straw has broken the camel's back.
Used when someone has reached their limit of tolerance.
In Maßen genießen
Enjoy in moderation.
Advice to consume something moderately.
Über die Maßen
Excessively, beyond measure.
Describes something done to an extreme degree.
Maß halten
To keep within bounds.
To maintain moderation or control.
Das rechte Maß finden
To find the right balance.
To achieve an appropriate or optimal amount.

Maß Synonyms (Synonyme)

Maß synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Maß and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Maß similar words and their usage.

Ausmaß
Meaning: extent, scale
High similarity
Dimension
Meaning: dimension
High similarity
Größe
Meaning: size, magnitude
Medium similarity
Mäßigung
Meaning: moderation
Medium similarity
Standard
Meaning: standard
Low similarity

Maß Antonyms (Antonyme)

Maß antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to Maß. Discover Maß opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Unmaß
Meaning: excess, immoderation
Extrem
Meaning: extreme
Unbegrenztheit
Meaning: limitlessness

Maß Semantically Related Words - Maß Contextually Related Words - Maß Thematically Related Words

Maß Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Maß semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Maß. Explore Maß related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Maß contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Größe Länge Breite Höhe Quantität Proportion Balance Grenze

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