der Maßstab
Translation
scale, standard, criterion, yardstick
Examples
Die Karte hat einen Maßstab von 1:10000.
The map has a scale of 1:10000.
Er setzt neue Maßstäbe in der Kunst.
He is setting new standards in art.
Grammar Patterns
on a scale of ((sth.)) on a scale of The model is built on a scale of 1:100.
to set a standard for ((sth.)) to set a standard for This project sets a new standard for quality.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Skala (scale), der Standard (standard), das Kriterium (criterion)
Etymology
From 'Maß' (measure) and 'Stab' (staff, rod). Literally a 'measuring stick'.
Memory Tips
Imagine using a physical 'Stab' (rod) to take a 'Maß' (measure), which gives you the scale or standard.