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minimal

Meaning of minimal

very basic

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German[ˌmɪniˈmaːl]
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minimal - минималистичный
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minimal belongs to the topic "Fashion and Trends". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What's the difference between minimal / winzig / minimalistisch / marginal

🇩🇪German
minimal

Small in amount, size, or degree; often means “slight” or “low,” rather than “minimalistic.”

B1Very Often

Die Kosten waren nur gering.

Расходы были лишь незначительными.

🇩🇪German

Very small, tiny; describes physical size rather than style or degree.

B1Very Often

In der Ecke stand ein winziger Tisch.

В углу стоял крошечный столик.

🇩🇪German

In a minimalist style: simple, without unnecessary details; refers to style, not just small quantity.

B1Often

Das Wohnzimmer ist sehr minimalistisch eingerichtet.

Гостиная оформлена очень минималистично.

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🇩🇪German
marginal

Extremely small, almost negligible; often sounds more formal or technical.

B1Often

Der Unterschied ist nur marginal.

Разница лишь минимальна.

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minimal translation: минималистичный. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce minimal

[ˌmɪniˈmaːl]

minimal translation

минималистичный

minimal transcription

[ˌmɪniˈmaːl]

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minimal meaning: what does it mean?

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minimal is pronounced as [ˌmɪniˈmaːl]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

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