NUMERAL

drei/dʁaɪ̯/three (3)

drei is a German numeral that means three (3). It is pronounced /dʁaɪ̯/.

Definitions

1.the number 3; consisting of three(cardinal number)

a.the number after two and before four

Sie haben drei Kinder.—They have three children.

b.used to express a group of three

Ich hätte gern drei Brötchen, bitte.—I would like three rolls, please.

Frequently asked questions

What does "drei" mean in English?
"drei" means three (3). It is a German numeral.
How do you pronounce "drei"?
"drei" is pronounced /dʁaɪ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "drei"?
"drei" is a numeral in German.

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