NOUN

Maß/maːs/measure; measurement; dimension

Maß is a German noun that means measure, measurement, or dimension. It is pronounced /maːs/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Maße".

Definitions

1.a determined value for length, width, height, etc.; measurement or dimension(mathematics, physics, everyday language)

a.the size, length, width, or other measurable extent of something

Die Maße des Tisches sind zwei Meter mal ein Meter.The measurements of the table are two meters by one meter.

b.official or exact dimension as a reference

Bitte geben Sie die genauen Maße des Pakets an.Please state the exact measurements of the package.

2.norm, rule, or standard for measurement(general)

a.regulation or prescribed dimension

Fenster müssen bestimmte Maße einhalten.Windows must comply with certain measurements.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Maßdie Maße
Genitivedes Maßesder Maße
Dativedem Maßeden Maßen
Accusativedas Maßdie Maße

Frequently asked questions

What does "Maß" mean in English?
"Maß" means measure, measurement, or dimension. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Maß"?
"Maß" is pronounced /maːs/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Maß" der, die, or das?
"Maß" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
What is the plural of "Maß"?
The plural of "Maß" is "Maße".
What part of speech is "Maß"?
"Maß" is a noun in German.

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