German Conversation · Level 111
43 words
German word
Maß
Pronunciation
IPA/maːs/
Meaning
- neuter nounamount
Example
Für das Rezept braucht man ein Maß Zucker.
The recipe calls for a certain amount of sugar.
More examples
Bei Kritik sollte man ein angemessenes Maß finden.
When criticizing, one should find a suitable measure.
Core concept
A quantity or size set against a marked scale or standard, from a cup of sugar to a degree or dimension.
Common phrases
das richtige Maß
the proper degree
ein Maß an Genauigkeit
a measure of accuracy
Similar words
Einheit: A standard unit used to measure an amount or dimension.
Menge: The quantity of goods or liquid, expressed by number or weight.
Größe: The visible dimensions of something, such as its height or width.
Portion: An amount of food prepared or served for one person.
Definition in German
Eine bestimmte Menge oder Größe, die man messen, angeben oder als Richtwert verwenden kann.
Word origin
Maß developed from Old High German māz, an inherited Germanic noun associated with measuring, proportion, and a suitable quantity.
Usage tips
- Maß is neuter in its usual senses: das Maß, ein Maß, and the plural Maße.
Other meanings
- degreenoun
- dimensionnoun
Opposites
- Maßlosigkeitimmoderationnoun
Related words
- Maßstabstandardnoun
- maßlosimmoderateadjective