Masse
Meaning and Usage
"Masse" in German translates to "mass" in English. It can refer to the physical quantity of matter (e.g., weight, volume) or a large, shapeless body of people or things. It is also used in a more abstract sense to denote a large number or quantity of something.
Linguistic Analysis
The word "Masse" is a noun in German. It does not have any prefixes or suffixes and its etymology can be traced back to the Latin word "mas(sa)".
Comparisons between German and English
The word "masse" in German is similar to the English word "mass" in both meaning and usage.
Cultural Context
In a cultural context, "Masse" can be used to describe large crowds in events or gatherings, as well as in a scientific context to denote physical mass or quantity.
Example Sentences
- Die Masse des Objekts beträgt 5 Kilogramm. (The mass of the object is 5 kilograms.)
- Eine große Masse Menschen hatte sich versammelt, um die Rede des Präsidenten zu hören. (A large mass of people had gathered to hear the president's speech.)
Memory Tips
Associate "Masse" with the English word "mass" to remember its meaning. You can also imagine a large mass of objects or people when learning this word.
Additional Vocabulary
- Die Menge (quantity)
- Der Haufen (heap)
- Die Menschenmenge (crowd)
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
- Gender: feminine
- Plural: Massen
Conjugation (for verbs)
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