Min Meaning in English
word · lemma: minute
/ˈmɪn/
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/ˈmɪn/
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Definition
'Min' is an informal abbreviation for 'minute', meaning a unit of time equal to 60 seconds. It is commonly used in schedules, text messages, and digital displays.
Usage & Nuances
'Min' is always lowercase and used in informal, technical, or space-saving contexts (like text, chat, or digital timers). Not used in formal writing. Don't confuse with 'min.' (more formal) or 'minimum'.
Spanish: minutoPortuguese (BR): minutoPortuguese (PT): minutoChinese (Simplified): 分钟Chinese (Traditional): 分鐘Hindi: मिनटArabic: دقيقةBengali: মিনিট (সংক্ষিপ্ত) - মিনিটRussian: мин (разг.)Japanese: 分（ふん）（略）Vietnamese: phút (viết tắt)Korean: 분 (약어)Turkish: dk (kısaltma) - dakika (kısaltma)Urdu: منٹ (مختصر)Indonesian: mnt (singkatan) - menit (singkatan)
Example Sentences
Hold on, just give me two min to finish this.
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Can you call me back in 15 min?
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The bus leaves in 3 min, so hurry up!
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I'll be ready in one min.
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The movie starts in 10 min.
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Set the timer for 5 min.
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