Translation of German word "drei" to English
drei
/dʁaɪ/
Meaning
NumeralA numerical value after two and before four. Represented in Arabic digits as 3; this many dots (•••).
How to use
drei ('three') is a cardinal number. Aller guten Dinge sind drei — All good things come in threes (German proverb). Dreirad — Tricycle.
🇬🇧 English
three
Example
Wir haben drei Kinder.
We have three children.
Ich habe drei Brüder.
I have three brothers.
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Common phrases
- aller guten Dinge sind drei— all good things come in threes
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What is the definition of the German word "drei"?▼
The German word "drei" is defined as: "A numerical value after two and before four. Represented in Arabic digits as 3; this many dots (•••)."
What does the German word "drei" mean?▼
The German word "drei" means "three" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "drei"?▼
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Can I see an example sentence with "drei"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Wir haben drei Kinder." (which translates as "We have three children.").
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