Die Zahl
Example: Die Zahl der Teilnehmer an der Konferenz ist gestiegen.
Definition
"Die Zahl" refers to a numerical value or figure representing the quantity or amount of something, such as the number of participants in an event. It is used to express countable amounts clearly and precisely in various contexts.
Etymology
The word "die Zahl" comes from the Old High German word 'zal,' which meant a number or count. It is related to the verb 'zählen,' meaning to count, reflecting its use in expressing quantities. Did you know that the concept of 'Zahl' has been central in Germanic languages for centuries, emphasizing counting and numbers?
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"Die Zahl" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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