Translation of German word "Minute" to English
dieMinute
/ˈmiːn.uːtə/
Meaning
NounFeminine noun meaning 'minute (unit of time equal to 60 seconds)'.
How to use
The feminine noun Minute ('minute') declines regularly (plural Minuten). The related adjective is minütlich (every minute).
🇬🇧 English
minute
Example
Die Minute ist vorbei.
The minute is up.
Ich habe eine Minute gewartet.
I waited a minute.
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Common phrases
- jede Minute— every minute
- in fünf Minuten— in five minutes
- ein paar Minuten— a few minutes
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What is the definition of the German word "die Minute"?▼
The German word "die Minute" is defined as: "Feminine noun meaning 'minute (unit of time equal to 60 seconds)'."
What does the German word "die Minute" mean?▼
The German word "die Minute" means "minute" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Die Minute ist vorbei." (which translates as "The minute is up.").
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