die Dimensionen
Translation
dimensions, scope, scale, size
Examples
Das Projekt hat enorme Dimensionen angenommen.
The project has taken on enormous dimensions.
Wir müssen die sozialen Dimensionen berücksichtigen.
We have to consider the social dimensions.
Ein Würfel hat drei Dimensionen.
A cube has three dimensions.
Grammar Patterns
to take on ((et4)) to take on dimensions The problem is taking on new dimensions.
in + 〈adjective〉 + dimensions in 〈adjective〉 dimensions We are thinking in new dimensions.
Similar Words
Synonyms: scope (Umfang), scale (Maßstab), size (Größe)
Etymology
From Latin 'dīmēnsiō' (a measuring), from 'dī-' (apart) + 'metīrī' (to measure).
Memory Tips
Think of 3D movies. 3D stands for 'drei Dimensionen' (three dimensions).