mittel
Translation
middle, medium, average
Examples
Er hat eine mittlere Reife.
He has an intermediate school leaving certificate.
Wir suchen eine Wohnung mittlerer Größe.
We are looking for a medium-sized apartment.
Die mittlere Temperatur im Juli ist 20 Grad.
The average temperature in July is 20 degrees.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective)) + Noun An adjective modifying a noun. That is a question of medium difficulty.
Similar Words
Synonyms: average, medium; Antonyms: large, small, extreme
Etymology
From Old High German 'mittil', related to the English word 'middle'.
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate of 'middle'. Think of the 'middle' of a range, size, or position.