das Mindestmaß
minimum
The smallest amount, size, or degree that is still sufficient and required for something.
EXAMPLE
Für die Teilnahme ist ein Mindestmaß an Erfahrung erforderlich.
A minimum level of experience is required to participate.
das Mindestmaß
minimum
das Mindestmaß, die Mindestmaße
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Mindestmaß, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Mindestmaße |
| genitive | des Mindestmaßes |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Mindestmaß | die Mindestmaße |
| accusative | das Mindestmaß | die Mindestmaße |
| dative | dem Mindestmaß | den Mindestmaßen |
| genitive | des Mindestmaßes | der Mindestmaße |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Mindestmaß' (minimum) is made up of 'Mindest-' (minimum) and 'Maß' (measure). 'Mindest-' refers to the lower limit that is still sufficient.
EXAMPLE
Das Mindestmaß an Ruhe war in diesem lauten Raum kaum zu erreichen.
The minimum level of quiet was barely achievable in this noisy room.
Fixed construction
'Mindestmaß' (minimum) is often used with 'an' and a dative noun. This construction indicates what a sufficient basic amount is needed of.
EXAMPLE
Für die Arbeit braucht man ein Mindestmaß an Geduld.
A minimum amount of patience is needed for the job.
Typical collocations
Common collocations include 'ein Mindestmaß an Sicherheit' (a minimum level of security), 'ein Mindestmaß an Respekt' (a minimum level of respect), and 'ein Mindestmaß an Verantwortung' (a minimum level of responsibility). The word appears especially often in the context of requirements and necessary conditions.
EXAMPLE
Auch in einer schwierigen Diskussion sollte ein Mindestmaß an Respekt erhalten bleiben.
Even in a difficult discussion, a minimum level of respect should be maintained.
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