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How do you say "maximum" in German?
das Maximum
In German, "maximum" is das Maximum.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'MAHK-si-moom', stress on the first syllable, close to the English word.
Grammar notes
das Maximum is neuter. Plural: das Maxima.
Example sentence
Der Aufzug fasst maximal acht Personen.
The lift holds a maximum of eight people.
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How to remember das Maximum
Das Maximum is spelled identically to English 'maximum', so it needs no extra memory device at all.
Related words
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Questions about das Maximum
How do you say "maximum" in German?
In German, "maximum" is das Maximum. It is a noun.
Is das Maximum masculine, feminine, or neuter?
das Maximum is neuter. Plural: das Maxima.
How is das Maximum used in a sentence?
Use das Maximum as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Aufzug fasst maximal acht Personen. (The lift holds a maximum of eight people.).
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