NOUN
dasDutzend/ˈdʊt͡sn̩t/dozen
Dutzend is a German noun that means dozen. It is pronounced /ˈdʊt͡sn̩t/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Dutzende".
Definitions
1.a group or set of twelve items(quantity/numeral)
a.exactly twelve units of something
Ich habe ein Dutzend Eier gekauft.—I bought a dozen eggs.
b.(figurative) a large, unspecified but roughly counted number (often in plural)
Es gab Dutzende von Vorschlägen.—There were dozens of suggestions.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Dutzend | die Dutzende |
| Genitive | des Dutzends | der Dutzende |
| Dative | dem Dutzend | den Dutzenden |
| Accusative | das Dutzend | die Dutzende |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Dutzend" mean in English?
- "Dutzend" means dozen. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Dutzend"?
- "Dutzend" is pronounced /ˈdʊt͡sn̩t/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Dutzend" der, die, or das?
- "Dutzend" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Dutzend"?
- The plural of "Dutzend" is "Dutzende".
- What part of speech is "Dutzend"?
- "Dutzend" is a noun in German.
