ein Dutzend
dozen
Meaning of ein Dutzend
zwölf
число: двенадцать
Pronunciation
ein Dutzend with Russian translation
ein Dutzend usage examples
Wir kauften ein Dutzend Eier.
Мы купили дюжину яиц.
Ein Dutzend Kinder wartete vor der Tür.
Дюжина детей ждала у двери.
ein Dutzend synonyms
What's the difference between ein Dutzend, Zwölf, Dutzend, zwölf Stück, zwölf Personen, zwölf Tage, and zwölf Monate
The basic word for the number 12; unlike "dozen," it does not imply a group of twelve items, just the number itself.
Means a group of twelve items. It is the closest equivalent to English "dozen" and is usually used for things, not abstract numbers.
A neutral phrase that directly states the quantity of items: "twelve pieces." It is suitable for shopping, counting, and everyday situations.
Advanced: broader words
Literally "twelve people"; this is not a synonym of the word "dozen" itself, but a specific reference to people.
Literally means a period of twelve days; it is used only for time and does not replace the word "dozen."
Literally "twelve months"; it means one year and is used only for a time span, not for a group of objects.
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Questions about this word
What does ein Dutzend mean?
a group of twelve things or people
How do you pronounce ein Dutzend?
ein Dutzend is pronounced [ˈaɪn ˈdʊt͡sənt].
How is ein Dutzend used in a sentence?
Мы купили дюжину яиц. Translation: Wir kauften ein Dutzend Eier.
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