die Nummer, -n
Meaning and Usage
"Die Nummer" in German means "the number" in English. It is used to refer to numerical digits, as well as to describe an assigned identification, such as in the context of a phone number, house number, or a ticket number.
Linguistic Analysis
"Die Nummer" is a feminine noun in German. It doesn't have any distinct prefixes or suffixes. The word has its origin in the Latin word "numerus."
Comparisons between German and English
The word "Nummer" in German is similar in meaning and usage to the English word "number."
Cultural Context
In German-speaking countries, "die Nummer" can also be used informally to refer to a performance or act, similar to the use of the word "number" in English. For example, "eine tolle Nummer" means "a great performance" or "ein großer Auftritt."
Example Sentences
- Die Telefonnummer steht auf der Visitenkarte. (The phone number is on the business card.)
- Mein Gepäck hat die Nummer 25. (My luggage has the number 25.)
Memory Tips
Associate "die Nummer" with numbers and numerical identifiers. You can also think of a phone number as a "die Telefonnummer" to remember the word's meaning.
Additional Vocabulary
- Die Zahlen (the numbers)
- Die Hausnummer (the house number)
- Die Seriennummer (the serial number)
Gender and Plural
- Gender: feminine
- Plural: die Nummern
Conjugation
Not applicable (N/A) as "die Nummer" is a noun and does not have a conjugation.