noun
en siffra
digit
Ett tecken som används för att visa ett tal, till exempel 1, 2 eller 3.
Siffra (Swedish) - Digit / numeral
Definition:
A "siffra" is a single digit or numeral used in the numerical system. It represents one of the ten symbols 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, or 9 used to form numbers.
Usage:
- A "siffra" is an individual character within a number. For example, in the number 365, the digits are 3, 6, and 5—each is a "siffra."
- The word "nummer" in Swedish usually means “number,” while "siffra" specifically denotes the digits that make up a number.
Synonyms / Related words:
- "Nummer": means "number," often the entire number rather than a single digit.
- "Tal": means "number" or "figure," generally referring to a numerical value.
Difference between "siffra" and these related terms:
| Word | Meaning | Example Usage |
|---|---|---|
| Siffra | Digit (individual numeral character) | "Siffrorna 1, 2 och 3 bildar talet 123." |
| Nummer | Number (may be phone number, jersey number etc.) | "Hans telefonnummer är 070-1234567." |
| Tal | Number, often in a mathematical context | "Slå talet 5." |
In summary, siffra is a basic element of numerals, literally a digit, whereas nummer and tal are broader terms referring to whole numbers.
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Examples
Han skrev en siffra på pappret.noun
He wrote a digit on the paper.
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