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NounA1

die Nummer

/ˈnʊmɐ/

the number (identifier)

Noun Details

Gender
die (feminine)
Plural
die Nummern

Usage Note

Used for phone numbers, house numbers, ticket numbers — any identifying number. Not used for abstract counting ('Zahl' is used for that).

Example Sentences

Was ist deine Nummer?

What is your number?

Die Nummer ist achtzehn.

The number is eighteen.

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