die Minute, -n
minute
Das ist eine Zeiteinheit, die sechzig Sekunden dauert.
The German word "Minute" is a noun that refers to "minute," which is a unit of time equal to sixty seconds. The word is borrowed from Latin "minūta," meaning "small part," which in turn comes from "minuere," meaning "to lessen." Similarly, in English, "minute" shares the same meaning.
Words that have related or similar meanings to "Minute" in regards to measuring time include "Sekunde" (second), "Stunde" (hour), and "Zeiteinheit" (unit of time).
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Examples
Ich brauche nur eine Minute.noun
I only need a minute.
Eine Minute hat sechzig Sekunden.noun
A minute has sixty seconds.
Die Minute vergeht schnell.noun
The minute passes quickly.
Die Minute vergeht sehr schnell.noun
The minute passes very quickly.
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