English–German
“extent” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈaʊ̯smaːs/
Example
Man unterschätzt oft das Ausmaß des Problems.
People often underestimate the extent of the problem.
How to say “extent” in German
“Extent” in German is Ausmaß.
A measuring line stretches from a situation to the point where its size, spread, or impact becomes visible.
Example sentences with Ausmaß
Die Auswirkungen zeigen sich in großem Ausmaß.
The effects appear on a large scale.
Tips for using Ausmaß
- Ausmaß is neuter, so the standard form is das Ausmaß; a genitive phrase commonly follows it, as in das Ausmaß des Problems.