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noun

das Drittel, –

third

Ein Teil, der entsteht, wenn etwas in drei gleich große Stücke geteilt wird.

The German word "Drittel" is a noun meaning "third" (one of three equal parts). It comes from the cardinal number "drei" (three) combined with the suffix "-tel", which is used to form fractions (like “-th” in English).

Similar words:

  • Hälfte (half)
  • Viertel (quarter)
  • Fünftel (fifth)

Difference:

  • "Drittel" specifically denotes one part out of three equal parts, while "Hälfte" is one of two parts, "Viertel" is one of four, etc. Each word refers to a specific fraction.

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Examples

Ein Drittel der Torte ist noch übrig.noun

One third of the cake is still left.

Drei Drittel ergeben das Ganze.noun

Three thirds make a whole.

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