nummers
The Dutch word for numbers is nummers.
nummers refers to symbols or words used to count or measure things.
Which one should you use?
Use nummers when referring to telephone numbers or identification numbers. For mathematical numbers or quantities, the word getallen is used instead.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of nummers is nummer. The plural nummers is formed by adding -s to the singular nummer.
Did you know?
- In a circus or variety show, a performance act is called a nummer, regardless of whether any counting is involved.
- In Dutch schools, the word cijfer is used for both a 'digit' and a 'grade' given on a test.
- The word cijfer shares an etymological root with the English word 'cipher', which originally referred to the Arabic numeral zero.
Examples in context
- Ziri wilde nummers uitwisselen met Rima.Ziri wanted to exchange numbers with Rima.This sentence shows how to use nummers in the context of exchanging contact information.Tatoeba #12967428 by MarijnKp, translation #10799118 by Amastan
- Systematisch probeerde Dima de nummers van 962 tot 965 te bellen, maar steeds kreeg hij de verkeerde Al-Sayib aan de lijn, hoewel ze allemaal van Fanta hielden en niet van noobs.Methodically, Dima tried dialing numbers from 962 to 965, but always ended up with the wrong Al-Sayib, though each liked Fanta and disliked noobs.This sentence demonstrates the use of nummers when dialing a sequence of telephone numbers.Tatoeba #560257 by Dorenda, translation #554307 by FeuDRenais2
Example conversation
Emma and Lucas are looking at a phone contact list.
- EmmaWaar zijn de telefoonnummers van onze vrienden?Where are our friends' phone numbers?
- LucasIk heb alle nummers in mijn boekje staan.I have all the numbers in my notebook.
- EmmaKun je de nummers even voor me opzoeken?Can you look up the numbers for me?
- LucasNatuurlijk, Emma, ik zoek ze meteen op.Of course, Emma, I will look them up right away.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
