Die Minderheit
Example: Die Minderheit der Schüler bevorzugt Online-Unterricht gegenüber Präsenz.
Definition
"Die Minderheit" refers to the smaller part of a group or population distinguished by some characteristic, opinion, or preference, such as in the example where a minority of students prefer online classes over in-person lessons.
Etymology
The word "die Minderheit" comes from the German root 'mindern,' meaning to lessen or reduce, combined with the suffix '-heit,' which turns adjectives into nouns. It literally signifies 'the lessness' or the smaller part of a whole. Did you know that it parallels the English word 'minority' both in meaning and origin?
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"Die Minderheit" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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