minus in German
minus in German is Minus, minus, weniger — minus means reduced by; with a certain amount subtracted.
minus in German
Minus
minus
(mathematics) Made less or reduced by (followed by an expression of number or quantity). [from 15th c.]
weniger
(mathematics) Made less or reduced by (followed by an expression of number or quantity). [from 15th c.]
What does "minus" mean?
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prep Reduced by; with a certain amount subtracted.
"Ten minus three is seven."
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noun A drawback or disadvantage.
"The only minus of the new flat is the noisy street outside."
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adj Negative, or below a given value.
"Temperatures dropped to minus ten overnight."
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minus in a sentence
- Ten minus three is seven.
- He came to work minus his laptop, which he'd left at home.
- The only minus of the new flat is the noisy street outside.
- Temperatures dropped to minus ten overnight.
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What is "minus" in German?
"minus" in German is Minus, minus, weniger. minus means: Reduced by; with a certain amount subtracted.
How do you use "minus" in a sentence?
Example: "Ten minus three is seven." In German, "minus" is Minus, minus, weniger.
Are there other ways to say "minus" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "minus": Minus, minus, weniger.
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