NUMERAL

drei/dʁaɪ̯/three

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

Definitions

1.the number three(cardinal number)

a.refers to the quantity between two and four; 3

Ich habe drei Äpfel gekauft.—I bought three apples.

b.designates the digit 3 in numbers

Die Zahl Drei ist eine Primzahl.—The number three is a prime number.

Frequently asked questions

What does "drei" mean in English?
"drei" means three. 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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