NUMERAL

eins/aɪ̯ns/one; a; single

eins is a German numeral that means one, a, or single. It is pronounced /aɪ̯ns/.

Definitions

1.the number one(cardinal number)

a.used in counting or giving quantities

Ich habe nur eins davon.—I only have one of those.

2.used as an answer when asked for a number (esp. phone or score)(answer)

a.used alone in response to indicate 'one'

Wie viele möchtest du? – Eins, bitte.—How many would you like? – One, please.

Frequently asked questions

What does "eins" mean in English?
"eins" means one, a, or single. It is a German numeral.
How do you pronounce "eins"?
"eins" is pronounced /aɪ̯ns/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "eins"?
"eins" is a numeral in German.

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