Vermessen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Vermessen" is mainly used as verb meaning "measure", "survey" or "gauge". It is also used as adjective.

Essential properties of "vermessen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Verb

Infinitive: vermessen
Simple past: vermaß
Participle: vermessen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "vermessen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To measure with precision"

"Vermessen", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

Definition: "To measure something with precision instruments."
Translation(s): measure, survey, gauge
Synonym(s): messen, abmessen
Related word(s): Messung, Messgerät

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Ingenieur hat das Gelände genau vermessen.The engineer precisely measured the terrain.
Wir müssen das Grundstück neu vermessen.We need to re-measure the plot.
Er hat die Länge des Raumes vermessen.He measured the length of the room.

2.) "To be arrogant or conceited"

"Vermessen", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

Definition: "To be arrogant or have a high opinion of oneself."
Translation(s): arrogant, presumptuous, conceited, audacious
Synonym(s): anmaßend, überheblich
Antonym(s): bescheiden, demütig
Related word(s): Vermessenheit

📝 Some usage examples:

Es war vermessen von ihm, das zu behaupten.It was presumptuous of him to claim that.
Sein vermessenes Verhalten irritierte alle.His arrogant behavior irritated everyone.
Sie war zu vermessen, um Hilfe zu bitten.She was too arrogant to ask for help.

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