das Maß, -e
measure · measurement · dimension
Ein festgelegter Wert, mit dem man die Größe oder Menge von etwas bestimmen kann.
The German word "Maß" is a noun that means "measure" or "measurement." It can refer to the size, amount, or degree of something. "Maß" is often used in various contexts, such as volume (e.g., "ein Maß Wasser" meaning "a measure of water") or in idioms like "das Maß voll haben," which means "to be fed up."
Similar words in German include "Messung" (measurement), "Größe" (size), and "Dimension" (dimension).
The differences among them are primarily contextual: "Messung" specifically refers to the act of measuring, while "Größe" pertains more to physical dimensions or size, and "Dimension" often refers to aspects of space or extent in a more abstract or geometric sense.
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Examples
Das Maß der Dinge bestimmt oft unsere Wahrnehmung.noun
The measure of things often determines our perception.
Man muss ein genaues Maß nehmen.noun
One must take an exact measurement.
Jeder sollte ein gesundes Maß an Ruhe finden.noun
Everyone should find a healthy measure of calm.
Die Maße der neuen Regale wurden sorgfältig überprüft.noun
The measurements of the new shelves were carefully checked.
Kannst du mir die genauen Maße für den Schrank geben?noun
Can you give me the exact dimensions for the wardrobe?
Hast du das Maß für die Verpackung schon notiert?noun
Have you already noted the measurement for the packaging?
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