Nr.
Nr. is the German abbreviation for the English word number.
How does it change in a sentence?
Nr. is the standard shortened form of the German noun Nummer.
Did you know?
- The word Nummer is used in the phrase eine Nummer zu groß, which literally means 'one number too big' but describes a task that is beyond someone's capabilities.
- The word Nummer can refer to a circus act or a comedy sketch, meaning a performer might 'do a number' eine Nummer machen regardless of any actual digits.
- While Nr. is the standard abbreviation, you may see Ziff. used in specific legal or banking contexts. This stands for Ziffer, which refers to a single digit or figure rather than a whole number.
Examples in context
- Bitte geben Sie mir Ihre Telefonnummer.Please give me your phone number.
- Gib mir bitte deine Telefonnummer.Give me your phone number, please.
- Wie viele Teilnehmer sind da?How many participants are there?
- Bitte geben Sie mir die Nr. des Bestellvorgangs.Please provide me with the number of the order process.
- Kannst du mir deine Handynummer geben?Can you give me your mobile number?
- Bitte schauen Sie auf die Nr. 5.Please look at number 5.
- Das ist die Nr. 1 auf der Liste.That is number 1 on the list.
Example conversation
Julia and Felix are looking for a specific locker at the gym.
- JuliaWelche Nr. hat dein Schließfach, Felix?What no. is your locker, Felix?
- FelixEs ist die Nr. 45.It is no. 45.
- JuliaIch sehe die Nr. 45 nicht hier.I don't see no. 45 here.
- FelixSchau mal in der nächsten Reihe.Take a look in the next row.
