messen
measure
Etwas in Zahlen oder Größen bestimmen, zum Beispiel die Länge, das Gewicht oder die Temperatur.
The German word "messen" is a verb that means "to measure". It is used in the sense of determining the quantity, size, or degree of something using a specific instrument or device. "Messen" can also be used figuratively to imply assessing or evaluating something intangibly, such as weighing options or judging the extent of feelings.
Similar words in German related to evaluating or quantifying include "bewerten" (to evaluate or rate), "ermitteln" (to determine), and "beurteilen" (to judge or assess). The difference between "messen" and these terms often lies in the formality and context of their use: "messen" specifically refers to physical or quantitative measurement, while "bewerten", "ermitteln", and "beurteilien" extend into more subjective evaluations and assessments in various contexts.
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Examples
Wir messen die Temperatur täglich.verb
We measure the temperature daily.
Sie messen die Länge des Zimmers.verb
They measure the length of the room.
Er misst den Stoff sorgfältig.verb
He measures the fabric carefully.
Wir müssen die Breite messen.verb
We have to measure the width.
Peter möchte die Länge messen.verb
Peter wants to measure the length.
Dieses Gerät hilft, etwas zu messen.verb
This device helps to measure something.
Wir messen jeden Monat die Temperatur.verb
We measure the temperature every month.
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