fünf
five
Das ist die Zahl, die nach vier und vor sechs kommt.
The German word "fünf" is a noun that means "five". It stands on its own as a simple, cardinal number describing the quantity "five". Similar words in German are other numbers such as "eins" (one), "zwei" (two), "drei" (three), and "vier" (four).
Numbers in language typically don't have synonyms with nuanced differences in meaning the way other kinds of words might. However, "fünf" can be used in various contexts, similar to how "five" is used in English (e.g., "fünf Jahre" means "five years"), with its meaning remaining consistent.
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Examples
Ich habe fünf Euro in meiner Tasche.determiner
I have five euros in my pocket.
In der Klasse sind fünf Tische.determiner
In the classroom there are five tables.
Fünf Äpfel liegen auf dem Tisch.determiner
Five apples are lying on the table.
Fünf Kinder spielen im Garten.determiner
Five children are playing in the garden.
Ich brauche fünf Teller für das Abendessen.determiner
I need five plates for dinner.
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