minus

• Wird verwendet, um eine Menge, Zahl oder einen Wert zu beschreiben, die bzw. der unter null oder unter einem bestimmten Niveau liegt.

Used to describe a quantity, number, or condition that is below zero or less than a certain level.

1. Lower than zeroA2formal

   A negative number; indicating a quantity less than zero.

   Negativ

   • The temperature was minus five degrees Celsius.
   • The bank account balance is in minus.
   • The result came out as minus two.

   Synonymenegative

   Antonymepluspositive

2. Lacking or withoutB1informal

   Used to indicate the absence or removal of something.

   Ohne

   • He came minus an umbrella and got soaked.
   • The report is complete, minus the appendix.
   • She arrived at the party minus her usual confidence.

   Synonymelackingwithout

   Antonymepluswith

3. DisadvantageousB2informal

   Having a negative quality or disadvantage.

   Nachteilig

   • There are pluses and minuses to every decision.
   • The plan has a definite minus in terms of cost.
   • The main minus of the apartment is its small size.

   Synonymeadversedetrimentalharmfulnegativeunfavorable

   Antonymeadvantageousplus

• Das Minuszeichen (−), das eine Subtraktion oder einen negativen Wert kennzeichnet; im übertragenen Sinn auch ein Nachteil, Mangel oder negativer Umstand.

A noun referring to a disadvantage, a negative factor, or a symbol (−) used to indicate subtraction or a negative quantity.

1. Negative quantityB1formal

   A quantity or number that is less than zero, usually indicating a loss or deficit.

   Minus

   • The temperature dropped to minus ten degrees Celsius.
   • Our budget shows a minus of $500 for this month.
   • He recorded the results as pluses and minuses.

   Synonymedeficitlossnegativeshortfall

   Antonymeplus

2. Disadvantage or drawbackB2informal

   Something that is unfavorable or detracts from overall value.

   Nachteil

   • One of the minuses of the job is the long commute.
   • The pluses outweigh the minuses in this situation.
   • Lack of experience is a definite minus for her application.

   Synonymecatchdefectdemeritdisadvantagedownsidedrawbackflawhandicapliabilitypitfallsnagweakness

   Antonymeadvantageassetbenefitplus

• Die Präposition „minus“ drückt Subtraktion oder Entfernung im mathematischen Sinn aus; sie bezeichnet Fehlen, Mangel oder Ausschluss („ohne“), ein negatives Merkmal oder einen Nachteil sowie Temperaturen unter null.

The preposition 'minus' indicates subtraction or removal in a mathematical sense; it expresses absence, lack, or exclusion ('without'), denotes a negative quality or disadvantage, and specifies a temperature below zero.

1. Mathematical subtractionA2formalscientific

   Used to indicate the operation of subtracting one number or quantity from another

   Minus, Subtraktion

   • Ten minus four equals six
   • The final score was 5 minus 2
   • Calculate the profit minus expenses

2. Absence or lack (without)B1informal

   Informally used to indicate that something is missing, excluded, or not included in a situation

   ohne, ausgenommen, minus

   • I'll have coffee minus sugar
   • The project is complete minus the final report
   • She arrived minus her umbrella

3. Temperature below zeroA2formalscientific

   Specifies a temperature that is below the freezing point or zero on a scale

   Minus, unter null

   • The temperature dropped to minus 10 degrees
   • It's minus 5 outside
   • Store at minus 18°C

4. Disadvantage or negative aspectB2informal

   Used to denote a drawback, negative quality, or unfavorable factor in a situation

   Minus, Nachteil, negative Seite

   • The plan has many pluses but one major minus
   • The location is a minus for me
   • His attitude is a big minus

5. Exclusion from a group or totalB1formalbusiness

   Indicates that a specific element is removed or not counted within a larger set or sum

   Ausschluss aus einer Gruppe oder Summe

   • The total cost minus tax is $100
   • Everyone minus John attended the meeting
   • The grade is A minus