No. 3,551 in German
maas
"Maas" is not a standard German word but may refer to the river "Meuse" (Maas in German) that flows through Western Europe.
In a sentence
Das Glas war bis zur Hälfte mit Wasser gefüllt, genau das richtige Maß.
The glass was filled halfway with water, exactly the right measure.
In this sentence, 'Maß' refers to an amount or quantity, in this case, the suitable measure of water.
Er zeigte ein unglaubliches Maß an Geduld.
He demonstrated an incredible degree of patience.
Here, 'Maß' is used to indicate a degree or extent of a quality, specifically patience in this instance.
Wir sollten das Maß der Dinge nicht aus den Augen verlieren.
We should not lose sight of the measure of things.
In this context, 'Maß' is used metaphorically to indicate a standard or guide to compare or assess matters.
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