das zweihundert
two hundred
Die Zahl nach einhundertneunundneunzig und vor zweihunderteins.
Definition & meaning
The German word zweihundert represents the cardinal number 200. It is used to quantify a collection of two hundred items, represent a specific point in a sequence, or denote a value.
Grammar & Word origin
Grammar: The word is a numeral and is generally indeclinable. It functions as an adjective or a noun within a sentence. When used as a noun, it is treated as a feminine noun (die Zweihundert).
Word origin: It is a compound word derived from two separate German numbers:
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- zwei Hundert (an alternative spelling where the components are kept separate).
- zwei Hunderter (often used when referring to a quantity of items in groups of one hundred, such as two hundred-euro bills).
Antonyms: There are no direct antonyms for a specific cardinal number. However, one could consider the following in terms of numerical scale:
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Examples
Der Preis beträgt zweihundert Euro.adjective
The price is two hundred euros.
Zweihundert Schüler nehmen an dem Ausflug teil.adjective
Two hundred students are participating in the trip.
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