Translation of German word "eins" to English
eins
/aɪns/
Meaning
NumeralCardinal number meaning 'one (1)' used when counting independently.
How to use
eins ('one') is a cardinal number. Used when counting (e.g. eins, zwei, drei). When before a noun, it declines like the indefinite article ein, eine, ein (e.g. ein Buch). Um eins — At one o'clock.
🇬🇧 English
one
Example
Die Zahl eins ist wichtig in Mathematik.
The number one is important in mathematics.
Ich habe ein Auto.
I have one car.
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Common phrases
- eins zu eins— one to one / one-on-one
- um eins— at one o'clock
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What is the definition of the German word "eins"?▼
The German word "eins" is defined as: "Cardinal number meaning 'one (1)' used when counting independently."
What does the German word "eins" mean?▼
The German word "eins" means "one" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Die Zahl eins ist wichtig in Mathematik." (which translates as "The number one is important in mathematics.").
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