English–German

“amount” in German

German

AlsoMaß · Betrag

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmɛŋə/

Example

Er hat nur eine kleine Menge Zucker benutzt.

He used only a small amount of sugar.

Illustration for Menge (amount)

How to say “amount” in German

“Amount” in German is Menge.

A single scale showing how much material is present or how many items are gathered together.

Full entry for Menge: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Menge

Ich habe ihn in der Menge nicht erkannt.

I didn't recognize him in the crowd.

Tips for using Menge

  • For a precise count of individual items, Anzahl is often more suitable than Menge, while Menge commonly covers material or an indefinite lot.

Other German words for “amount”

2

Maß

neuter nounamount

Für das Rezept braucht man ein Maß Zucker.

The recipe calls for a certain amount of sugar.

Bitte überweisen Sie den Betrag bis Freitag.

Please transfer the amount by Friday.

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