das Maß
Translation
measure, measurement, dimension, degree, moderation
Examples
Können Sie bitte die Maße nehmen?
Could you please take the measurements?
Er kennt kein Maß beim Trinken.
He knows no moderation when drinking.
In gewissem Maße stimme ich zu.
To a certain extent, I agree.
Grammar Patterns
to take the measurements ((of sb./sth.)) to take sb.'s/sth.'s measurements The tailor is taking the customer's measurements.
to know no moderation to know no moderation He knows no moderation when it comes to chocolate.
to a <certain> extent to a certain extent To a certain extent, he is right.
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Etymology
From Old High German 'maz' (measure), related to the verb 'messen' (to measure). Cognate with English 'mete'.
Memory Tips
Connect it to its verb 'messen' (to measure). The abstract meaning 'moderation' is like keeping things within a certain 'measure'.