Mini
In German, Mini refers to a small car produced by the brand Mini.
Did you know?
- In German, Mini is used as a shorthand for Minirock, and saying you are wearing a Mini almost always refers to a skirt rather than a car.
- Because German allows for infinite compounding, you can create words like Mini-Urlaub to describe a very short vacation, a usage not common in English.
- If you are talking about a very small version of something, Germans often prefer the diminutive suffix -chen rather than the loanword Mini.
Examples in context
- Er will ein iPad mini.He wants an iPad mini.This example shows how the word is used when referring to an iPad mini.Tatoeba #4723747 by bonny37, translation #1966584 by Spamster
- Der Minirock ist wieder in Mode.Mini-skirts are back in fashion again.This sentence illustrates the use of the word within the compound Minirock.Tatoeba #754287 by Dejo, translation #32239 by Dejo
- Ich suche einen weißen Minirock!I am looking for a white mini skirt!This sentence demonstrates the use of the word within the compound Minirock.Tatoeba #959967 by Sudajaengi, translation #436391 by lukaszpp
- Das neue Smartphone ist kleinformatig und handlich.The new smartphone is small and portable.
- Der Welpe ist so niedlich, er ist wirklich miniklein.The puppy is so cute, it's really tiny.
- Ich habe mir eine neue Uhr gekauft. Sie ist winzig, aber wunderschön.I bought myself a new watch. It's tiny but beautiful.
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Example conversation
Two friends are talking about cars in a parking lot.
- LauraIst das dein neuer Mini?Is that your new Mini?
- MaximilianJa, der Mini ist sehr praktisch.Yes, the Mini is very practical.
- LauraEr sieht wirklich gut aus.It looks really good.
- MaximilianDanke, ich liebe das Design.Thanks, I love the design.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
