Ausmaß/ˈaʊ̯sˌmaːs/extent; magnitude; scale
Ausmaß is a German noun that means extent, magnitude, or scale. It is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯sˌmaːs/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Ausmaße".
Definitions
1.the extent or degree of something(scope, dimension)
a.amount or size of something
Das volle Ausmaß der Katastrophe wurde erst später erkannt.—The full extent of the catastrophe became apparent only later.
2.degree or severity (often of an effect or problem)(degree, severity)
a.level or intensity of something negative
Die Verschmutzung hat ein besorgniserregendes Ausmaß erreicht.—The pollution has reached an alarming degree.
3.measured magnitude or quantity (technical, less frequent)(measurement, technical)
a.measured or calculated size
Das Ausmaß der Brücke beträgt 300 Meter.—The length of the bridge is 300 meters.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Ausmaß | die Ausmaße |
| Genitive | des Ausmaßes | der Ausmaße |
| Dative | dem Ausmaß | den Ausmaßen |
| Accusative | das Ausmaß | die Ausmaße |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Ausmaß" mean in English?
- "Ausmaß" means extent, magnitude, or scale. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Ausmaß"?
- "Ausmaß" is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯sˌmaːs/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Ausmaß" der, die, or das?
- "Ausmaß" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Ausmaß"?
- The plural of "Ausmaß" is "Ausmaße".
- What part of speech is "Ausmaß"?
- "Ausmaß" is a noun in German.
