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“standard” in German

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Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmaːsˌʃtaːp/

Example

Wir orientieren uns an den Maßstäben der Branche.

We follow the industry's standards.

Illustration for Maßstab (standard)

How to say “standard” in German

“Standard” in German is Maßstab.

A measuring stick laid beside a piece of work, with its marks setting the level for comparison.

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

Example sentences with Maßstab

In der Produktbewertung setzen wir hohe Maßstäbe.

In product evaluation, we set high standards.

Tips for using Maßstab

  • In the phrase sich an etwas orientieren, Maßstab appears with an: sich an den Maßstäben der Branche orientieren.

Other German words for “standard”

Man hält den Standard ein.

People adhere to the standard.

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