das Sondermaß
Translation
special size, custom dimension, special measurement
Examples
Möbel in Sondermaßen sind teurer.
Furniture in special sizes is more expensive.
Wir fertigen Fenster nach Sondermaßen.
We manufacture windows to custom dimensions.
Grammar Patterns
in+3 as in in Sondermaßen in special sizes Möbel in Sondermaßen sind teurer.
nach+3 as in nach Sondermaßen to custom dimensions Wir fertigen Fenster nach Sondermaßen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Sonderanfertigung (custom production), Einzelstück (one-off piece); Antonyms: Standardmaß (standard size), Standardgröße (standard size)
Etymology
Composed of 'Sonder-' (special) and 'Maß' (measurement, size). Literally a 'special measurement'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'special' (Sonder) 'measure' (Maß) that is non-standard, like custom-built furniture.