min

This is the 1638th most frequent Dutch word.


min

"Min" in Dutch means "less," "minus," or "love" (archaic or poetic).


Here, 'min' is used as a mathematical or scientific term to indicate 'minus'.

De temperatuur vandaag is min vijf graden.

The temperature today is minus five degrees.


In this context, 'min' is used as a comparison indicator meaning 'less'.

Ik hou van koffie, maar thee is min lekker.

I like coffee, but tea is less tasty.


Here, 'min' is a noun meaning a disadvantage or drawback.

Het is een voordeel en een min om dichtbij het station te wonen.

It is an advantage and a drawback to live near the station.