míra

[ˈmiːra]

/[ˈmiːra]/ noun

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The verdict

“míra” is uncommon German (outside the top frequency list), classed as a noun. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

Unranked
below top-frequency German
4
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - (bestimmte) Größe, Länge, Abmessung oder Menge von etwas; Maß, Ausmaß

Corpus desk

Index DE-mira · míra · German

míra · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-MID 4 letters
  • VOW-2 2 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "M" thin
  • PHOTO-UNK Peer pending

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Key facts for míra
PropertyValue
Headwordmíra
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈmiːra]
Letters4
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „míra“ im Deutschen

mírasitzt jenseits der 100.000 häufigsten deutschen Formen, im Schwanz spezialisierten oder seltenen Wortschatzes.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

míra is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [ˈmiːra]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 6 senses are on record.

míra has no tracked misspelling variants, typically a sign the spelling maps closely to how the word sounds. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

This entry carries no recorded etymology, so its spelling is best explained by sound-to-letter mapping rather than etymology. The correct German form is míra, spelled M-Í-R-A.

Definition

  1. 1
    (bestimmte) Größe, Länge, Abmessung oder Menge von etwas; Maß, Ausmaß
  2. 2
    Umfang bzw. ein gewisses Limit, dessen Angemessenheit von der Sicht des Sprechers abhängt; Ausmaß, Grenze
  3. 3
    gewöhnlich in Prozent ausgedrückter Wert, der eine Änderung angibt, oder auch, welcher Teil vom Ganzen eine spezifische Eigenschaft aufweist; Ausmaß, Rate, Quote, Satz
  4. 4
    richtige, angemessene, vorgegebene Größe oder Menge; Maß
  5. 5
    geistiger Zustand oder Stimmung; Fassung, Verfassung, Laune
  6. 6
    Einheit, mit der die Größe eines Körpers oder die Menge einer Flüssigkeit gemessen wird; Maß

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

These source excerpts show how míra appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.

  1. Jakou to má míru?
  2. Modelka měla míry 92-63-90.

Synonyms

rozměrvelikostmezsazbanáladarovnováha

This word in other languages

measure(English)

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "míra"?
"míra" is spelled M-Í-R-A. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈmiːra].
What does "míra" mean?
As a noun, "míra" means: (bestimmte) Größe, Länge, Abmessung oder Menge von etwas; Maß, Ausmaß
How do you pronounce "míra"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "míra" is [ˈmiːra]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "míra" come from?
"míra" is a German word. PlainSpell covers definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list