sieben
Meaning and Usage
"Sieben" is the German word for "seven," representing the number 7 in the numeric system. It is used in various contexts when counting, indicating a quantity, or referring to the actual number itself.
Linguistic Analysis
The word "sieben" does not have any specific prefixes or suffixes. It has its roots in the Old High German "sibun" and is related to the English word "seven."
Comparisons between German and English
The word "sieben" is similar to its English counterpart "seven" both in meaning and pronunciation.
Cultural Context
In German culture, the number seven has various symbolic meanings, including luck, perfection, and completeness.
Example Sentences
- Ich habe sieben Äpfel gekauft. (I bought seven apples.)
- Die Veranstaltung beginnt um sieben Uhr. (The event starts at seven o'clock.)
- Es gibt sieben Tage in einer Woche. (There are seven days in a week.)
Memory Tips
To remember the word "sieben," you can associate it with the English word "seven" and practice counting or making sentences with the number seven in German.
Additional Vocabulary
- Eight: acht
- Nine: neun
- Ten: zehn
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
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Conjugation (for verbs)
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