German · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Minute" in German: Minute
die Minute
Minute in German is die Minute. The plural is die Minuten. Say in einer Minute or Warte eine Minute for everyday delays.
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How to pronounce Minute
Say it
mi-NOO-te
/miˈnuːtə/
mi-NOO-te. Stress on nu. Final e is a schwa.
"Minute" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Minute | minute Singular. | Singular. |
| die Minuten | minutes Plural. | Plural. |
| in einer Minute | in a minute Soon. | Soon. |
| Minutenzeiger | minute hand On a clock. | On a clock. |
How to use Minute in real life
- 1Running late
Nur noch eine Minute!
Just one more minute!
Common stalling line.
- 2Transit board
Der Bus kommt in fünf Minuten.
The bus comes in five minutes.
Plural Minuten.
- 3Cooking
Die Pasta braucht acht Minuten.
The pasta needs eight minutes.
Recipe timing.
Mistakes English speakers make with Minute
Incorrect: der Minute
Correct: die Minute
Minute is feminine.
Incorrect: in fünf Minute
Correct: in fünf Minuten
Use plural Minuten after numbers above one.
Good to know
Germans can be exact with Minuten for trains and meetings. Eine Minute often means a short wait, not a literal sixty seconds, just like in English.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Catching a shared scooter
ChatPal
Wartest du eine Minute?
Can you wait a minute?
You
Eine Minute, ja. Zwei Minuten eher nicht.
One minute, yes. Two minutes preferably not.
ChatPal
Okay. Ich bin in einer Minute da.
Okay. I'll be there in a minute.
You
Beeil dich!
Hurry!
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FAQ
Common questions about "Minute" in German
What is the plural of Minute?
Minuten.
How do you say in a minute?
In einer Minute.
What gender is Minute?
Feminine: die Minute.
How do you say half a minute?
Eine halbe Minute.
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