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Adverb

minus

Pronunciation: [ˈmiːnʊs]

minus, less

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Meanings

Adverb
  1. minus, less
  2. minus (UK), negative (US)
  3. minus (US) (slightly less good than a given grade)

Example sentence

Was ist zwei minus zwei?

What is two minus two?

Usage

  • zehn minus drei — ten minus three; a subtraction
  • minus fünf Grad — minus five degrees; a negative temperature
Extra sentence

Acht minus drei ergibt fünf.

Eight minus three equals five.