Eins Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Eins" is mainly used as numeral meaning "one", "one (as a pronoun)" or "a thing". It is also used as pronoun and noun.

Essential properties of "Eins"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Noun

  • Gender: neutral
  • Singular: das Eins
  • Plural: die [n/a]

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Cardinal number one"

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

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich habe eins und eins zusammengezählt.I added one and one together.
  2. Es ist eins Uhr.It is one o'clock.
  3. Wir brauchen nur noch eins.We only need one more.

2.) "Indefinite pronoun (one)"

"Eins", when used with this meaning, acts as pronoun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich möchte eins von diesen Büchern.I would like one of these books.
  2. Eins ist sicher: Wir müssen pünktlich sein.One thing is for sure: We have to be on time.
  3. Kannst du mir eins geben?Can you give me one?

3.) "The number one (as a noun)"

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

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat eine Eins in Mathe bekommen.He got an A (a one) in math.
  2. Die Eins ist die kleinste positive ganze Zahl.One is the smallest positive integer.
  3. Schreib eine Eins auf das Papier.Write a one on the paper.
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