Achter Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Achter" is mainly used as numeral meaning "eighth", "eight (rowing boat)" or "eight-oared boat". It is also used as noun.

Essential properties of "Achter"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Noun

  • Gender: masculine
  • Singular: der Achter
  • Plural: die Achter

Meanings of "Achter" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Ordinal form of 'acht', meaning eighth"

"Achter", when used with this meaning, acts as numeral.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er kam als achter ins Ziel.He finished eighth.
  2. Das ist das achte Mal, dass wir gewinnen.This is the eighth time we've won.
  3. Sie wurde achte in der Rangliste.She came in eighth in the ranking.

2.) "A rowing boat with eight rowers and a coxswain"

"Achter", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Achter gewann das Rennen.The eight won the race.
  2. Unser Achter trainiert jeden Morgen.Our eight trains every morning.
  3. Im Achter sitzen acht Ruderer.Eight rowers sit in the eight.
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