This is the 425th most frequent German word.
minute
The German word "Minute" means "minute" in English, referring to a unit of time equal to 60 seconds.
Here, 'Minute' is used as a unit of time to describe a short period.
Ich werde in einer Minute bereit sein.
I will be ready in a minute.
In this case, 'Minute' emphasizes a very brief period or an immediate action.
Er hat keine Minute gezögert, um zu helfen.
He did not hesitate for even a minute to help.
Here, 'Minuten' refers to specific measurable units of time, expressed in plural as 'minutes'.