das Minimum
Translation
minimum
Examples
Wir müssen die Kosten auf ein Minimum reduzieren.
We must reduce the costs to a minimum.
Das ist das absolute Minimum an Informationen.
That is the absolute minimum of information.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) auf ein Minimum reduzieren/beschränken to reduce/limit ((sth.)) to a minimum We must reduce spending to a minimum.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Mindestmaß, Untergrenze; Antonyms: Maximum, Obergrenze
Etymology
From Latin 'minimum' (smallest thing), the neuter form of 'minimus' (smallest). It's an international word.
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'mini' or 'minimum' itself, as they are cognates and have the same meaning.