meile

This is the 9380th most frequent German word.


meile

"Mile" – a unit of distance.


Here, 'Meile' is used in its primary sense as a measure of distance equivalent to a 'mile'.

Die erste Meile dieses Rennens ist die schwerste.

The first mile of this race is the hardest.


'Meile' is used again as a measurement of distance, often used colloquially as an approximate or literal term for linear distance.

Das Geschäft ist nur eine Meile von hier entfernt.

The shop is just a mile away from here.


In this context, 'Meile' could signify a specific area designated for a purpose, such as environmental improvement, rather than strictly a measure of distance.

Wir haben neue Pläne für eine grüne Meile in der Stadt.

We have new plans for a green mile in the city.