hundert
Meaning and Usage
"Hundert" is the German word for "hundred." It is used to express the quantity of one hundred of something.
Linguistic Analysis
The word "hundert" does not have any specific prefix or suffix. It comes from the Middle High German "hundert," which is derived from the Old High German "hundert," ultimately from the Proto-Germanic *hundaradī.
Comparisons between German and English
The word "hundert" in German corresponds to "hundred" in English. Both words are used to represent the quantity of 100.
Cultural Context
In German-speaking countries, "hundert" is used in various contexts, such as referring to the number of items, quantities, scores, or measurements.
Example Sentences
- Ich habe hundert Euro in meiner Tasche gefunden. (I found a hundred euros in my pocket.)
- Sie hat hundert Rosen für die Hochzeit bestellt. (She ordered a hundred roses for the wedding.)
Memory Tips
To remember the meaning of "hundert," you can associate it with the English word "hundred" and practice using it in different numerical contexts.
Additional Vocabulary
- Einhundert (one hundred)
- Zweihundert (two hundred)
- Hunderttausend (hundred thousand)
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
The word "hundert" itself is not a noun and does not have a gender or plural form.
Conjugation (for verbs)
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