Minute
Meaning and Usage
"Minute" in German translates to "minute" in English and is used to indicate a unit of time equal to sixty seconds, or a brief period of time. It can also refer to a record or written summary of a meeting or event.
Linguistic Analysis
The word "Minute" comes from the Latin word "pars minuta" (small part), which refers to the division of an hour into 60 parts (minutes). It is a cognate of the English word "minute".
Comparisons between German and English
The word "Minute" in German has the same meaning and usage as the word "minute" in English, as both languages adopted it from Latin.
Cultural Context
In formal or business contexts in German-speaking countries, "die Minute" can also refer to the written record of a meeting or conference, similar to English.
Example Sentences
- Ich warte schon eine Minute. (I've been waiting for a minute.)
- Der Vorsitzende verlas das Protokoll der letzten Sitzung. (The chairman read out the minutes of the last meeting.)
Memory Tips
Associate "Minute" with the English word "minute" to remember its meaning and usage.
Additional Vocabulary
- For time-related vocabulary: die Stunde (hour), die Sekunde (second)
- For meeting-related vocabulary: das Protokoll (protocol), die Sitzung (meeting)
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
Gender: feminine Plural: die Minuten
Conjugation (for verbs)
Not applicable as "Minute" is a noun.