Dutzend Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Dutzend" is mainly used as numeral meaning "dozen", "group of twelve" or "set of twelve". It is also used as noun.

Essential properties of "Dutzend"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Noun

  • Gender: neutral
  • Singular: das Dutzend
  • Plural: die Dutzende

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "A quantity of twelve units"

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

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich habe ein Dutzend Eier gekauft.I bought a dozen eggs.
  2. In der Schachtel sind zwei Dutzend Bleistifte.There are two dozen pencils in the box.
  3. Wir brauchen mindestens ein Dutzend Stühle für die Party.We need at least a dozen chairs for the party.

2.) "A group or set of twelve"

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

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Dutzend ist eine häufig verwendete Mengenangabe.The dozen is a frequently used quantity specification.
  2. Er kaufte ein Dutzend rote Rosen für seine Frau.He bought a dozen red roses for his wife.
  3. Das Bäckerdutzend besteht aus dreizehn statt zwölf Dutzend.A baker's dozen consists of thirteen instead of twelve.
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