German word

Millimeter

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmɪliˌmeːtɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounmillimeter

Example

Das Loch ist nur einen Millimeter groß.

The hole is just one millimeter across.

Illustration for Millimeter (millimeter)

More examples

Das Display verschob sich um ein paar Millimeter nach oben.

The display shifted upward by a few millimeters.

Core concept

A ruler's tiny interval, one thousandth of the distance marked as a meter.

Common phrases

  • um ein paar Millimeter verschoben

    shifted by a few millimeters

  • nur einen Millimeter

    only one millimeter

  • einen Millimeter dick

    one millimeter thick

Similar words

Zentimeter: A metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter.
Meter: The standard metric unit of length, equal to one hundred centimeters.
Kilometer: A metric unit of length equal to one thousand meters.
Zoll: A unit of length equal to 2.54 centimeters, often used for screens and furniture.

Definition in German

Millimeter bezeichnet eine Längeneinheit; ein Millimeter ist ein Tausendstel eines Meters (Kurzform: mm).

Word origin

The German noun is an international scientific formation from milli-, based on Latin mille for 'thousand', and Meter.

Usage tips

  • The plural is usually unchanged: ein Millimeter and zwei Millimeter, while the abbreviation is mm.

Related words

  • millimetergenaumillimeter-accurateadjective
  • Millimetergenauigkeitmillimeter accuracynoun

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