NUMERAL

anderthalb/ˈandɐtˈhalp/one and a half; 1.5

anderthalb is a German numeral that means one and a half or 1.5. It is pronounced /ˈandɐtˈhalp/.

Definitions

1.one and a half(quantity)

a.used to describe an amount equal to one whole and one half

Ich brauche anderthalb Stunden, um fertig zu werden.—I need one and a half hours to get finished.

b.used to describe quantity, especially with units of measure

Bitte geben Sie mir anderthalb Kilo Äpfel.—Please give me one and a half kilos of apples.

Frequently asked questions

What does "anderthalb" mean in English?
"anderthalb" means one and a half or 1.5. It is a German numeral.
How do you pronounce "anderthalb"?
"anderthalb" is pronounced /ˈandɐtˈhalp/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "anderthalb"?
"anderthalb" is a numeral in German.

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