ADJECTIVE

minus/ˈmiːnʊs/minus; below zero; negative

minus is a German adjective that means minus, below zero, or negative. It is pronounced /ˈmiːnʊs/.

Definitions

1.less than zero; negative(mathematics, temperature)

a.indicating a value below zero

Heute Nacht werden es minus fünf Grad.Tonight it will be minus five degrees.

b.indicating subtraction

Drei minus zwei ist eins.Three minus two is one.

Frequently asked questions

What does "minus" mean in English?
"minus" means minus, below zero, or negative. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "minus"?
"minus" is pronounced /ˈmiːnʊs/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "minus"?
"minus" is a adjective in German.

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