Minus/ˈmiːnʊs/minus; negative sign; drawback
Minus is a German noun that means minus, negative sign, or drawback. It is pronounced /ˈmiːnʊs/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Minusse".
Definitions
1.the minus sign used in subtraction or to indicate a negative number(mathematics)
a.mathematical symbol (−) indicating subtraction or negative value
Sie schreibt das Minus vor die Zahl, um eine negative Temperatur zu markieren.—She puts the minus in front of the number to indicate a negative temperature.
2.a disadvantage; shortcoming(general)
a.an aspect considered negative
Ein großes Minus dieser Wohnung ist der fehlende Balkon.—A big drawback of this apartment is the lack of a balcony.
3.the amount by which something is in deficit; negative balance(everyday language)
a.being in the red; a deficit
Das Unternehmen hat im letzten Jahr ein großes Minus gemacht.—The company had a large deficit last year.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Minus | die Minusse |
| Genitive | des Minus | der Minusse |
| Dative | dem Minus | den Minussen |
| Accusative | das Minus | die Minusse |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Minus" mean in English?
- "Minus" means minus, negative sign, or drawback. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Minus"?
- "Minus" is pronounced /ˈmiːnʊs/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Minus" der, die, or das?
- "Minus" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Minus"?
- The plural of "Minus" is "Minusse".
- What part of speech is "Minus"?
- "Minus" is a noun in German.
