fünft
fifth
Es beschreibt etwas, das an der Stelle nach dem vierten kommt.
Definition & meaning
The word "fünf" is the German word for the number 5.
It is used as:
- A cardinal number: Representing the quantity of five items.
- A noun (die Fünf, -en): Referring to the digit or the character itself, or a grade in the German school system (where 1 is the best and 5 is equivalent to "poor" or "fail").
Grammar & Word origin
The word is an indeclinable cardinal number when used before a noun (e.g., "fünf Äpfel"). When used as a noun, it takes the feminine article "die".
It originates from the Old High German "fimf," which traces back to the Proto-Germanic "fimf," sharing the same etymological root as the English word "five."
Synonyms & antonyms
There are no direct synonyms for a cardinal number, but related terms include:
There are no direct antonyms for a specific number.
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Examples
Mein Team liegt jetzt an fünfter Stelle in der Liga.other
My team is now in fifth place in the league.
Ihr fünfter Versuch war erfolgreich.other
Her fifth attempt was successful.
Die Wohnung im fünften Stock hat eine tolle Aussicht.other
The apartment on the fifth floor has a great view.
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