NOUN
Maßstab/ˈmaːsˌʃtaːp/scale; benchmark; standard
Maßstab is a German noun that means scale, benchmark, or standard. It is pronounced /ˈmaːsˌʃtaːp/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Maßstäbe".
Definitions
1.a proportional reference for measuring size or distance, especially on maps or models(measurement, cartography)
a.ratio used to represent real size at a reduced scale
Auf dieser Karte beträgt der Maßstab 1:100.000.—On this map, the scale is 1:100,000.
2.a standard of comparison or reference; a norm or criterion(figurative, comparison)
a.something serving as a benchmark for judgment
Sein Verhalten ist für mich kein Maßstab.—His behavior is not a standard for me.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Maßstab | die Maßstäbe |
| Genitive | des Maßstabes | der Maßstäbe |
| Dative | dem Maßstab | den Maßstäben |
| Accusative | den Maßstab | die Maßstäbe |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Maßstab" mean in English?
- "Maßstab" means scale, benchmark, or standard. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Maßstab"?
- "Maßstab" is pronounced /ˈmaːsˌʃtaːp/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Maßstab" der, die, or das?
- "Maßstab" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Maßstab"?
- The plural of "Maßstab" is "Maßstäbe".
- What part of speech is "Maßstab"?
- "Maßstab" is a noun in German.
