No. 9,486 in German
minimum
The smallest or least amount possible.
In a sentence
Der minimale Abstand zwischen den beiden Städten beträgt fünf Kilometer.
The minimum distance between the two cities is five kilometers.
In this sentence, 'minimum' denotes the smallest measurable amount or distance that is possible or allowed.
Für den Marathon ist ein Mindestalter von achtzehn Jahren erforderlich.
For the marathon, a minimum age of eighteen years is required.
Here, 'minimum' refers to the least possible or allowable age limit for participation, demonstrating a required threshold.
Die Lehrer erwarten, dass Schüler ihre Aufgaben mindestens eine Woche vor der Abgabefrist einreichen.
Teachers expect students to submit their assignments a minimum of one week before the deadline.
In this case, 'minimum' sets a lower boundary of time, indicating that assignments should be submitted not later than this point in time.
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