German Conversation · Level 7
88 words
German word
Minimum
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈmiːnimʊm/
Meaning
- neuter nounminimum
Example
Wir planen nur das Minimum an Zeit ein.
We are allowing for only the minimum amount of time.
More examples
Für die Untersuchung reicht ein Minimum an Informationen.
A minimum of information is enough for the investigation.
Core concept
A graph reaches its lowest point while a plan retains only the resources essential for its purpose.
Common phrases
das Minimum an Zeit
a minimum of time
das Minimum an Aufwand
a minimum of effort
ein Minimum an Informationen
a minimum of information
Similar words
Nötigste: Only the essentials needed to handle immediate tasks.
Mindestmaß: The lowest level permitted by a rule or standard.
Definition in German
das kleinste Maß an etwas, das für einen bestimmten Zweck nötig oder verfügbar ist.
Word origin
The noun is a Latin borrowing formed from minimum, the neuter noun meaning the smallest amount or value.
Usage tips
- For a natural phrase meaning only what is essential, German often uses das Nötigste, while Minimum remains standard in formal and technical contexts.