A1 noun Neutral

minimalism

/ˈmɪn.ɪ.məl.ɪ.zəm/

Minimalism is a style in art, music, and design that uses very simple ideas and very few materials. It is a way of living or creating things by using only what is truly necessary.

Beispiele

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1

She likes minimalism because her house looks clean and empty.

She likes minimalism because her house looks clean and empty.

2

The architect used minimalism to design the new office building.

The architect used minimalism to design the new office building.

3

I'm getting into minimalism and throwing away my old junk.

I'm getting into minimalism and throwing away my old junk.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
minimalism
Verb
minimalize
Adverb
minimalistically
Adjektiv
minimalist
Verwandt
minimalist
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Merkhilfe

Think of 'mini-ism'. 'Mini' means small or little, so it is the belief in having a small amount of things.

Schnelles Quiz

He removed all the extra furniture from his room because he loves _______.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: minimalism

Beispiele

1

She likes minimalism because her house looks clean and empty.

everyday

She likes minimalism because her house looks clean and empty.

2

The architect used minimalism to design the new office building.

formal

The architect used minimalism to design the new office building.

3

I'm getting into minimalism and throwing away my old junk.

informal

I'm getting into minimalism and throwing away my old junk.

4

Minimalism as an art movement started in the United States in the 1960s.

academic

Minimalism as an art movement started in the United States in the 1960s.

5

Our brand identity is based on the principles of minimalism.

business

Our brand identity is based on the principles of minimalism.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
minimalism
Verb
minimalize
Adverb
minimalistically
Adjektiv
minimalist
Verwandt
minimalist

Häufige Kollokationen

modern minimalism modern minimalism
lifestyle minimalism lifestyle minimalism
extreme minimalism extreme minimalism
aesthetic minimalism aesthetic minimalism
embrace minimalism embrace minimalism

Häufige Phrasen

less is more

less is more

digital minimalism

digital minimalism

a touch of minimalism

a touch of minimalism

Wird oft verwechselt mit

minimalism vs minimize

Minimize is a verb meaning to make something smaller, while minimalism is a noun referring to the style.

minimalism vs simplicity

Simplicity is a general quality of being easy, whereas minimalism is a specific artistic or lifestyle movement.

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Nutzungshinweise

Use minimalism when talking about art, home decor, or a lifestyle that avoids having too many possessions. It is usually used as an uncountable noun.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often use the adjective 'minimalist' when they should use the noun 'minimalism'. For example, say 'I like minimalism' instead of 'I like minimalist'.

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Merkhilfe

Think of 'mini-ism'. 'Mini' means small or little, so it is the belief in having a small amount of things.

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Wortherkunft

From the word 'minimal' (derived from the Latin 'minimus' meaning smallest) combined with the suffix '-ism' (a practice or philosophy).

Grammatikmuster

uncountable noun often follows verbs like 'practice', 'embrace', or 'study' can be modified by adjectives like 'clean' or 'stark'
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Kultureller Kontext

Minimalism is often associated with Japanese Zen philosophy and Scandinavian interior design.

Schnelles Quiz

He removed all the extra furniture from his room because he loves _______.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: minimalism

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A1

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sculpture

A1

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sketch

A1

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portrait

A1

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landscape

A1

A landscape is a painting, photograph, or view of a wide area of land. In art, it usually shows natural scenes like mountains, trees, and rivers instead of people.

still life

A1

A still life is a type of art, such as a painting or photograph, that shows objects that do not move. Common subjects include everyday items like fruit, flowers, bottles, or bowls.

cubism

A1

Cubism is a style of modern art that shows objects and people as simple geometric shapes like cubes, triangles, and circles. Instead of looking realistic from one side, the art shows the subject from many different angles at the same time.

surrealism

A1

Surrealism is a style of art and literature that mixes real objects in strange or impossible ways, like in a dream. It aims to show the power of the imagination and the hidden thoughts of the mind.

contemporary art

A1

Contemporary art is art produced at the present period in time. It includes works made by artists living today and reflects the issues of our modern world.

easel

A1

An easel is a wooden or metal frame that stands on three legs. It is used to hold a canvas or a board while an artist is painting or drawing on it.

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