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das Minimum

minimum

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Meaning of das Minimum

the smallest amount or number allowed or possible

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What's the difference between das Minimum / Minimum / Tiefstwert / Mindestmaß / Mindest / Minimalwert

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das Minimum

minimum — the smallest amount or number allowed or possible

B1Often
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Minimum

The most general and direct word for the smallest amount or level.

B1Very Often

Wir halten die Kosten auf ein Minimum.

Мы держим расходы на минимуме.

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Tiefstwert

Highlights the lowest measured or reached value, often in statistics or technical contexts.

B1Often

Der Tiefstwert der Temperatur lag heute bei minus fünf Grad.

Минимальное значение температуры сегодня было минус пять градусов.

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Mindestmaß

Means the minimum required extent or measure; often used when something must not fall below a certain level.

B1Often

Bitte halten Sie sich an das Mindestmaß an Sicherheit.

Пожалуйста, соблюдайте минимально необходимый уровень безопасности.

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Mindest

This is a shortened form that usually appears only in compound words; it is hardly used on its own.

B1Rarely

Die Mindestanforderungen sind in der Ausschreibung genannt.

Минимальные требования указаны в объявлении о тендере.

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Minimalwert

A technical or scientific term for the smallest value in a set, measurement, or function.

B1Often

Der Minimalwert wurde in der Grafik deutlich markiert.

Минимальное значение было чётко отмечено на графике.

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Untergrenze

Refers to a lower limit below which something is no longer allowed or valid.

B1Very Often

Die Untergrenze für den Betrag liegt bei zehn Euro.

Нижний предел суммы составляет десять евро.

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der Mindestwert

A precise and formal expression for the minimum allowed or measured value.

B1Often

Der Mindestwert darf nicht unterschritten werden.

Минимальное значение не должно быть ниже допустимого.

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der Mindestsatz

Refers to a minimum set rate, quota, or amount, for example in pay or taxes.

B1Often

Der Mindestsatz für diese Leistung wurde erhöht.

Минимальная ставка для этой услуги была повышена.

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das Mindestmaß

Emphasizes the smallest necessary extent, degree, or measure, often in requirements and evaluations.

B1Often

Ein Mindestmaß an Geduld ist hier wichtig.

Здесь важно хотя бы минимальное терпение.

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die Untergrenze

A common word for a lower boundary, especially for prices, income, age, or permitted ranges.

B1Very Often

Die Untergrenze für das Einkommen ist gesetzlich festgelegt.

Нижняя граница дохода установлена законом.

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die Schwelle

Means a threshold value: the point at which something starts to take effect or change; not just a minimum.

B1Often

Ab dieser Schwelle steigt das Risiko deutlich an.

Начиная с этого порога риск заметно возрастает.

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/mɪniˈmuːm/

das Minimum translation

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/mɪniˈmuːm/

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das Minimum meaning: what does it mean?

die kleinste erlaubte oder mögliche Menge oder Zahl

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