minute

This is the 425th most frequent German word.

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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'.

Die Minuten bis zur Ankunft des Zuges vergingen langsam.

The minutes until the train’s arrival passed slowly.