NOUN

Maßstab/ˈmaːsˌʃtaːp/standard; benchmark; scale

Maßstab is a German noun that means standard, benchmark, or scale. It is pronounced /ˈmaːsˌʃtaːp/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Maßstäbe".

Definitions

1.ruler or device for measuring distances(measurement)

a.an instrument used for drawing straight lines or measuring lengths

Ich brauche einen Maßstab, um die Linie gerade zu zeichnen.I need a ruler to draw the line straight.

2.standard or benchmark for judging or comparing(standard/criteria)

a.something that serves as a reference or model

Seine Arbeit setzt neue Maßstäbe in der Forschung.His work sets new standards in research.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Maßstabdie Maßstäbe
Genitivedes Maßstabesder Maßstäbe
Dativedem Maßstabden Maßstäben
Accusativeden Maßstabdie Maßstäbe

Frequently asked questions

What does "Maßstab" mean in English?
"Maßstab" means standard, benchmark, or scale. 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.

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