Die Masse
Example: Die Masse der Menschen auf dem Konzert war überwältigend.
Definition
"Die Masse" refers to a large quantity or bulk of people, objects, or substances considered collectively. It often implies a crowd or a substantial amount, such as in the phrase 'die Masse der Menschen,' meaning the mass of people gathered at an event.
Etymology
The German word "die Masse" originates from the Latin word 'massa,' which means a lump or bulk. Over time, it evolved in German to signify a large collection or quantity, especially of people or materials. Did you know that the word also shares roots with the English word 'mass,' reflecting its broad use in different languages?
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"Die Masse" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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