maßlos

maßloser · am maßlosesten
Based on: -los, Maß
Adjective
1.

exorbitant, without proportion

Opposite: in Maßen
(used for things that you consider "too much")
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  • 15 Euro für eine Maß Bier ist maßlos übertrieben.
  • 20 Dollars for a liter of beer is exorbitant/beyond all measure.
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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 'maßlos' have?

maßlos has 1 distinct meaning: 1. exorbitant, without proportion.

What is the comparative and superlative of 'maßlos'?

comparative: maßloser / superlative: am maßlosesten

What is 'maßlos' related to?

The word 'maßlos' is related to -los and Maß.

Where can I learn more about 'maßlos'?

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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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