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“measure” in German

German

AlsoMaßnahme · anmessen · vermessen

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmɛsn̩/

Example

Der Arzt misst den Blutdruck.

The doctor measures the blood pressure.

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How to say “measure” in German

“Measure” in German is messen.

A scale, gauge, or calculation fixes the size of something, while a contest measures one person's ability against another's.

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

Example sentences with messen

Um die Zutaten genau zu messen, benutze ich eine Küchenwaage.

To measure the ingredients precisely, I use a kitchen scale.

Tips for using messen

  • The reflexive phrase sich mit jemandem messen means to compete with someone, and mit takes the dative case.

Other German words for “measure”

Wir müssen sofort Maßnahmen gegen die Überschwemmungen ergreifen.

We must take immediate action against the flooding.

Er misst seine Taille an, bevor er einkauft.

He measures his waist before shopping.

Wir vermessen das Bauteil.

We measure the component.

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