Dezimalzahlen
The German phrase for "decimal numbers" is Dezimalzahlen.
Dezimalzahlen refers to numbers based on the number ten, which include a decimal point to separate the whole and fractional parts.
What does it mean word for word?
The term is a compound noun made of Dezimal and Zahlen (numbers).
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form, meaning "decimal number", is Dezimalzahl.
Did you know?
- When writing large Dezimalzahlen, Germans use a period as a thousands separator, the exact opposite of the English system.
- The word Zahlen used in Dezimalzahlen is a homonym that also means 'to pay'.
- German speakers use the word Nachkommastellen to describe the digits to the right of the decimal, which literally means 'post-comma places'.
Examples in context
- Wir müssen Dezimalzahlen im Unterricht üben.We have to practice decimal numbers in class.
- Kannst du mir diese Dezimalzahlen erklären?Can you explain these decimal numbers to me?
- Dezimalzahlen sind in der Mathematik sehr wichtig.Decimal numbers are very important in mathematics.
Example conversation
A student is asking a tutor for help with a math problem.
- SarahMaximilian, verstehst du diese Dezimalzahlen?Maximilian, do you understand these decimal numbers?
- MaximilianNein, Sarah, ich finde sie schwierig.No, Sarah, I find them difficult.
- SarahKeine Sorge, wir können sie gemeinsam lösen.Don't worry, we can solve them together.
- MaximilianDas ist sehr nett von dir.That is very kind of you.
