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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-
adj
Having the mean (see noun below) as its value; average.
mittelmäßig
adj
Low in quality or degree; inferior; poor; shabby.
gemein
adj
Without dignity of mind; destitute of honour; low-minded; spiritless; base.
böse
adj
Without dignity of mind; destitute of honour; low-minded; spiritless; base.
gemein
adj
Intending to cause harm, successfully or otherwise; bearing ill will towards another.
Mittel
noun
beabsichtigen
verb
(transitive) To intend, to plan (to do); to have as one's intention. [from 8th c.]
bedeuten
verb
(transitive) Of a person (or animal etc): to intend to express, to imply, to hint at, to allude.
meinen
verb
(transitive) Of a person (or animal etc): to intend to express, to imply, to hint at, to allude.
beabsichtigen
verb
(transitive) Of a person (or animal etc): to intend to express, to imply, to hint at, to allude.
meinen
verb
(transitive) To have conviction in (something said or expressed); to be sincere in (what one says). [from 18th c.]
bedeuten
verb
(transitive) To cause or produce (a given result); to bring about (a given result). [from 19th c.]

What does "mean" mean?

  1. verb To intend or have in mind as a purpose.
    "I didn't mean to interrupt you."
  2. verb To convey a particular sense or significance; to signify.
    "What does this symbol mean?"
  3. adj Unkind, unpleasant, or deliberately hurtful in behavior.
    "It was mean of him to laugh at her mistake."
  4. 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.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

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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