NUMERAL

elf/ɛlf/eleven

elf is a German numeral that means eleven. It is pronounced /ɛlf/.

Definitions

1.the cardinal number eleven (11)(number)

a.the number that comes after ten

Er ist schon elf Jahre alt.—He is already eleven years old.

b.used when counting or indicating objects/groups of eleven

Bitte zählen Sie elf Äpfel ab.—Please count out eleven apples.

Frequently asked questions

What does "elf" mean in English?
"elf" means eleven. It is a German numeral.
How do you pronounce "elf"?
"elf" is pronounced /ɛlf/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "elf"?
"elf" is a numeral in German.

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