dermaßen

German

Alternative forms

Etymology

Univerbation of der +‎ Maßen, literally "of that measure, of that degree", using a genitive construction with now largely obsolete feminine gender of Maß. Compare also einigermaßen, folgendermaßen for similar constructions. Cognate with Dutch dermate.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [deːɐ̯maːsn̩]
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: der‧ma‧ßen

Adverb

dermaßen

  1. to such an extent, so much
    Synonyms: derart, derartig
    Die Kinder waren dermaßen hässlich, dass ich mich unwohl fühlte.
    The children were so ugly, that I felt a little sick.

Further reading

  • “dermaßen” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
  • “dermaßen” in Duden online
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