die Maßnahme

Plural: die Maßnahmen
Based on: -nahme, Maß
Noun #233 Noun
1.

the measure

(in sense of taking steps, course of action. Sounds a bit formal)
Examples
  • Die Stadt ergreift Maßnahmen zur Müllreduzierung.
  • The town is taking measures for waste reduction.
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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 'Maßnahme' have?

Maßnahme has 1 distinct meaning: 1. the measure .

What is the gender of 'Maßnahme'?

die

What is the plural of 'Maßnahme'?

die Maßnahmen

What is 'Maßnahme' related to?

The word 'Maßnahme' is related to -nahme and Maß.

Where can I learn more about 'Maßnahme'?

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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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