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Relating to the metric system of measurement or to measurements in meters. It refers to lengths and other quantities determined according to the metric system.
Deutschland verwendet das metrische System.
Germany uses the metric system.
metrical
In poetry, relating to meter, that is, the regular sequence of stressed and unstressed syllables in a verse.
Das Gedicht ist metrisch streng aufgebaut.
The poem has a strict metrical structure.
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In music, relating to the meter or the regular organization of beats.
Die metrische Struktur des Stücks bleibt während des gesamten Satzes erhalten.
The piece's metric structure remains consistent throughout the movement.
| basic form | metrisch |
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| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
Add the ending to metrisch.
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
Add the ending to metrisch.
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
Add the ending to metrisch.
The intended meaning can usually be recognized from the subject area: with units of measurement, it refers to the measurement system; with poems, to the structure of verses; and with music, to the organization of beats.
Das Land hat vollständig auf das metrische System umgestellt.
The country has fully switched to the metric system.
Der Text folgt einem metrischen Schema.
The text follows a metrical pattern.
Die metrische Gliederung des Stücks wird durch die Trommeln betont.
The piece's metric organization is emphasized by the drums.
In the meaning related to the measurement system, „metrisch“ (metric) often occurs with „System“ (system), „Maßeinheiten“ (units of measurement), or „Angaben“ (measurements).
In wissenschaftlichen Berichten sind metrische Maßeinheiten vorgeschrieben.
Metric units of measurement are required in scientific reports.
In literature, „metrisch“ (metric) often describes the structure of a poem or verse. Typical collocations are „metrischer Aufbau“ (metrical structure), „metrisches Schema“ (metrical pattern), and „metrische Form“ (metrical form).
Der metrische Aufbau des Gedichts lässt sich leicht erkennen.
The poem's metrical structure is easy to recognize.
In musical terminology, „metrisch“ (metric) often refers to the organization of beats and measures. Typical collocations are „metrische Struktur“ (metric structure), „metrische Gliederung“ (metric organization), and „metrische Betonung“ (metric accentuation).
Die metrische Betonung verändert sich im Mittelteil des Stücks.
The metric accentuation changes in the middle section of the piece.
