drei

Meaning and Usage

"drei" means "three" in German. It is used to denote the numerical value 3.

Linguistic Analysis

The word "drei" is derived from the Old High German word "drei," which has its roots in the Proto-Indo-European word "*treyes." It is an indeclinable adjective.

Comparisons between German and English

The German word "drei" corresponds to the English word "three."

Example Sentences

1. Ich habe drei Äpfel gekauft. (I bought three apples.)
2. Sie hat drei Kinder. (She has three children.)

Memory Tips

Associate "drei" with the English word "three" and practice using it in numerical contexts to remember its meaning.

Additional Vocabulary

• Synonyms: dreifach (threefold), trio (trio)
• Antonyms: null (zero), eins (one)