German Conversation · Level 25
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German word
Dimension
Pronunciation
IPA/ˌdimɛnˈzi̯oːn/
Meaning
- feminine noundimension
Example
In der Physik gelten vier Dimensionen.
In physics, there are four dimensions.
More examples
Das Gespräch verlieh dem Thema eine ganz neue Dimension.
The conversation gave the topic a whole new dimension.
Core concept
A frame showing how large something is or which aspect of a matter is being considered.
Common phrases
eine ganz neue Dimension
a whole new dimension
eine andere Dimension
another dimension
in eine andere Dimension
into another dimension
Similar words
Raum: The extent of space or a particular place.
Richtung: A way something faces or a course in which it moves.
Achse: A reference line used to define position or rotation.
Größe: The measurable magnitude or scale of something.
Definition in German
Ausmaß oder Messgröße eines Gegenstands oder einer Eigenschaft; auch eine betrachtete Ebene eines Sachverhalts
Word origin
German Dimension comes from Latin dimensio, 'measuring', and developed into a scientific term for measurable extent and conceptual aspects.
Usage tips
- In physics, Dimension can mean an independent direction, while eine neue Dimension means a new scale or level figuratively.
Other meanings
- sizenoun
- scalenoun
Related words
- multidimensionalmultidimensionaladjective
- dimensionaldimensionaladjective