mean in German
mean in German is Mittel-, mittelmäßig, gemein — mean means to intend or have in mind as a purpose.
mean in German
Mittel-
Having the mean (see noun below) as its value; average.
mittelmäßig
Low in quality or degree; inferior; poor; shabby.
gemein
Without dignity of mind; destitute of honour; low-minded; spiritless; base.
böse
Without dignity of mind; destitute of honour; low-minded; spiritless; base.
gemein
Intending to cause harm, successfully or otherwise; bearing ill will towards another.
Mittel
beabsichtigen
(transitive) To intend, to plan (to do); to have as one's intention. [from 8th c.]
bedeuten
(transitive) Of a person (or animal etc): to intend to express, to imply, to hint at, to allude.
meinen
(transitive) Of a person (or animal etc): to intend to express, to imply, to hint at, to allude.
beabsichtigen
(transitive) Of a person (or animal etc): to intend to express, to imply, to hint at, to allude.
meinen
(transitive) To have conviction in (something said or expressed); to be sincere in (what one says). [from 18th c.]
bedeuten
(transitive) To cause or produce (a given result); to bring about (a given result). [from 19th c.]
What does "mean" mean?
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verb To intend or have in mind as a purpose.
"I didn't mean to interrupt you."
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verb To convey a particular sense or significance; to signify.
"What does this symbol mean?"
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adj Unkind, unpleasant, or deliberately hurtful in behavior.
"It was mean of him to laugh at her mistake."
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adj Stingy or ungenerous with money or resources.
"He's too mean to leave a decent tip."
mean in a sentence
- I didn't mean to interrupt you.
- She means to finish the project by Friday.
- What does this symbol mean?
- A red light means stop.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "mean" in German?
"mean" in German is Mittel-, mittelmäßig, gemein. mean means: To intend or have in mind as a purpose.
How do you use "mean" in a sentence?
Example: "I didn't mean to interrupt you." In German, "mean" is Mittel-, mittelmäßig, gemein.
Are there other ways to say "mean" in German?
Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "mean": Mittel-, mittelmäßig, gemein, böse, Mittel, beabsichtigen.
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