gemäßigt

gemäßigter · am gemäßigtesten
Based on: ge-, Maß
Adjective
1.

moderate

(Usually as a counterpart to "extreme" in a political sense.)
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  • Der Politiker gehört zur gemäßigten Rechten.
  • The politician belongs to the moderate right.
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The Meaning of “mäßig”

A fun look at the word "mäßig". It has a meaning on its own, but in colloquial German, it's a really common puzzle piece.

Vocab: mäßig, messen, das Maß, in Maßen, sommermäßig

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How many meanings does the German word 'gemäßigt' have?

gemäßigt has 1 distinct meaning: 1. moderate.

What is the comparative and superlative of 'gemäßigt'?

comparative: gemäßigter / superlative: am gemäßigtesten

What is 'gemäßigt' related to?

The word 'gemäßigt' is related to ge- and Maß.

Where can I learn more about 'gemäßigt'?

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The Meaning of “mäßig”
A fun look at the word "mäßig". It has a meaning on its own, but in colloquial German, it's a really common puzzle piece.
Vocab: mäßig, messen, das Maß, in Maßen, sommermäßig
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