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“minimal” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/miniˈmaːl/

Example

Die Unterschiede sind minimaler als gedacht.

The differences are smaller than expected.

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How to say “minimal” in German

“Minimal” in German is minimal.

A nearly imperceptible change marks the lower edge of a scale without necessarily reaching its absolute minimum.

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

Example sentences with minimal

Die Lösung entstand mit minimalem Aufwand.

The solution came about with minimal effort.

Tips for using minimal

  • Minimal can mean 'very slight' rather than literally 'the least possible', so 'minimaler als gedacht' means 'more slight than expected'.

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