adjectiveadverb

eineinhalb

one and a half

So viel wie eins und noch die Hälfte von eins.

Definition & meaning

The German term "eineinhalb" translates to "one and a half" in English. It refers to a quantity equivalent to one whole unit plus one-half of a unit (1.5).

Grammar & Word origin

Grammatically, "eineinhalb" acts as a numeral. It is indeclinable, meaning it does not change its form regardless of the gender or case of the noun it modifies.

Etymologically, the word is a compound composed of two distinct parts:

ein: the German word for "one".
halb: the German word for "half".

When used in a sentence, it is frequently interchangeable with the alternative spelling "anderthalb" eineinhalb. While "eineinhalb" is a literal construction (one and a half), "anderthalb" is historically derived from "anderthalb" meaning "the second is half," implying that the second unit is only half full.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

anderthalb (This is the most common synonym, used interchangeably in everyday language).

Antonyms:

The concept of "one and a half" does not have a direct antonym, as it is a specific numerical value. However, in terms of scale, one might contrast it with:
ganz (whole/one)
zwei (two)