deine Größe
/ˈdaɪ̯nə ˈɡʁøːsə/word by word
The English phrase "your height" is translated into German as deine Größe.
This phrase is used to refer to the measurement of how tall a person is.
What does it mean word for word?
The word Größe literally means "size" or "magnitude", but when referring to people, it is the standard way to express height.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Switzerland, people often use the word Höchi instead of Größe to talk about height in informal settings.
How does it change in a sentence?
The possessive pronoun deine is used specifically when addressing someone informally.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈdaɪ̯nə ˈɡʁøːsə/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid using Höhe to describe a person's height. In German, Höhe refers to the altitude or elevation of objects or locations, while Größe is used for people.
Did you know?
- While Größe means 'height' for people, it is also the standard word used for clothing sizes, such as 'small' or 'large'.
- The word Größe is also used to describe 'greatness' in a moral or historical sense, such as the 'greatness' of a leader.
- The word Größe shares an ancient root with the English word 'great', as both stem from a concept of being large or significant.
Examples in context
- Könntest du mir bitte deine Größe und dein Gewicht sagen?Could you please tell me your height and weight?This sentence is useful for asking someone to provide their height and weight.Tatoeba #1981462 by Tamy, translation #1981269 by CK
- Ich muss deine Größe notieren.I have to note down your height.
- Ist deine Größe auf dem Formular korrekt?Is your height correct on the form?
Example conversation
Hannah and Julian are shopping for clothes online.
- HannahIch brauche deine Größe für die Hose.I need your height for the pants.
- JulianIch bin genau ein Meter achtzig.I am exactly one meter eighty.
- HannahIst deine Größe immer noch die gleiche?Is your height still the same?
- JulianJa, ich bin nicht mehr gewachsen.Yes, I haven't grown anymore.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (deine, Größe) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Größe, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
