English–German

“minimum” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmiːnimʊm/

Example

Wir planen nur das Minimum an Zeit ein.

We are allowing for only the minimum amount of time.

Illustration for Minimum (minimum)

How to say “minimum” in German

“Minimum” in German is Minimum.

A graph reaches its lowest point while a plan retains only the resources essential for its purpose.

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

Example sentences with Minimum

Für die Untersuchung reicht ein Minimum an Informationen.

A minimum of information is enough for the investigation.

Tips for using Minimum

  • For a natural phrase meaning only what is essential, German often uses das Nötigste, while Minimum remains standard in formal and technical contexts.

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