Minute

minute

The German word 'Minute' is used in the same way as the English word 'minute'. It refers to a unit of time equal to 60 seconds. It can be used in both singular and plural forms, 'Minute' for singular and 'Minuten' for plural.

Example sentences using: Minute

Es dauert nur eine Minute.

It only takes a minute.

This phrase is used to tell that something does not take a long time to do, in this case, just a minute.

Können Sie eine Minute warten?

Can you wait a minute?

This phrase is used to request the recipient to wait for a short period - a minute, before proceeding.

Ich werde in einer Minute fertig sein.

I will be ready in a minute.

This phrase is used to let someone know that you will be ready or done with your task very soon, within a minute.