NUMERAL

Eins/aɪ̯ns/one; number one

Eins is a German numeral that means one or number one. It is pronounced /aɪ̯ns/.

Definitions

1.the number one(number)

a.the numeral one; the digit 1

Sie ist die Nummer Eins im Team.—She is the number one in the team.

2.top mark in German grading system(grade)

a.grade 'A'; the highest mark

Für die Prüfung hat er eine Eins bekommen.—He got a top mark (an A) in the exam.

Frequently asked questions

What does "Eins" mean in English?
"Eins" means one or number one. 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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