Prozent

Meaning and Usage

"Prozent" means "percent" in German. It is used to express a proportion or a portion of a whole, usually denoted by the symbol "%".

Linguistic Analysis

The word "Prozent" is a combination of "pro" (Latin for "for") and "zent" (from "hundert" which means "hundred"). It directly translates to "for each hundred".

Comparisons between German and English

The word "Prozent" directly corresponds to "percent" in English, and both are used in similar contexts to express a proportion of a whole.

Cultural Context

In German-speaking countries, the usage of percentages is prominent in various aspects of everyday life, such as in shopping discounts, interest rates, and statistics.

Example Sentences

• Der Rabatt beträgt 20 Prozent. (The discount is 20 percent.)
• Nur zehn Prozent der Teilnehmer haben die Prüfung bestanden. (Only ten percent of the participants passed the exam.)

Memory Tips

Associate "Prozent" with the English word "percent" to remember its meaning and usage.

Additional Vocabulary

• der Anteil (share)
• der Bruchteil (fraction)
• das Verhältnis (ratio)

Gender and Plural (for nouns)

"Prozent" is neuter (das) and remains the same in both singular and plural.

Conjugation (for verbs)

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