das Volumen
Translation
volume, capacity
Examples
Berechnen Sie das Volumen des Würfels.
Calculate the volume of the cube.
Bitte drehen Sie das Volumen leiser.
Please turn down the volume.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) volume of sth. the volume of a sphere (das Volumen einer Kugel)
((sth.acc)) to adjust sth. to adjust the volume (das Volumen regeln)
Similar Words
Rauminhalt (capacity), Lautstärke (sound volume)
Etymology
From Latin 'volumen' (a roll, scroll, book), from 'volvere' (to roll). The sense of 'bulk' or 'mass' developed from the size of a book.
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate of the English word 'volume' and shares the same two main meanings: physical space and sound level.