ein Drittel
one third
Meaning of ein Drittel
einer von drei gleich großen Teilen eines Ganzen
one of three equal parts of something; 1/3
Pronunciation
ein Drittel with English translation
ein Drittel usage examples
Ich nehme ein Drittel der Pizza.
I'll take one third of the pizza.
Ein Drittel der Klasse fehlt heute.
One third of the class is absent today.
ein Drittel synonyms
What's the difference between ein Drittel, Drittel, Bruchteil, Anteil, and Teil
Means “third” as an exact fraction or share, with no extra nuance. It is the closest direct equivalent of “one third.”
Means “fraction,” “portion,” or a very small part of something. It does not have to be exactly 1/3.
Means “share,” “portion,” or “part” of a whole. It is often used for distribution rather than an exact fraction.
Advanced: broader words
A very general word meaning “part.” It can refer to any piece of a whole and does not indicate an exact size.
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ein Drittel belongs to the topic "Numbers →". Start with a short set of 7 words so the word is easier to remember in context.
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What does ein Drittel mean?
one of three equal parts of something; 1/3
How do you pronounce ein Drittel?
ein Drittel is pronounced [aɪn ˈdʁɪtl̩].
How is ein Drittel used in a sentence?
I'll take one third of the pizza. Translation: Ich nehme ein Drittel der Pizza.
Is ein Drittel part of Numbers vocabulary?
Yes, ein Drittel (one third) can be learned in the Numbers topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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