einhundert
/ˈaɪ̯nˌhʊndɐt/
The German phrase for "one hundred" is einhundert.
The phrase refers to the number that is ten times ten.
Which one should you use?
While einhundert is the standard form for the number, you may also encounter hundert, which is often used as a standalone noun or as a part of larger numbers.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain dialects, particularly in northern Germany, you may hear Hunnert used to express the number one hundred.
How does it change in a sentence?
In many contexts, the prefix ein- can be dropped, leaving just hundert to mean "hundred".
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈaɪ̯nˌhʊndɐt/
Did you know?
- In colloquial German, people often use hundert as a synonym for 'completely' or 'totally', such as saying someone is hundertprozentig sure.
- In older German texts, you may find hundert used to describe a large, indefinite number, similar to how 'myriads' were used in Ancient Greek.
- When writing checks or formal-legal documents in German, it is common to write out the full einhundert to prevent any possibility of tampering or alteration of the digits.
Examples in context
- Er hatte nur einhundert Yen bei sich.He had only one hundred yen with him.This sentence shows how to use einhundert when referring to a specific amount of currency.Tatoeba #1574644 by Espi, translation #480161 by CK
- Zehn ist zehn Prozent von einhundert.Ten is ten percent of one hundred.This sentence demonstrates the use of einhundert when calculating percentages.Tatoeba #12512748 by mayabe, translation #2163145 by Source_VOA
- Tsesisch hat einhundertsechsundzwanzig Kasus.Tsez has one hundred twenty-six cases.This sentence illustrates how einhundert functions within a larger multi-digit number.Tatoeba #1452784 by Vortarulo, translation #1452786 by Vortarulo
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Example conversation
Lukas and Hannah are checking the price of a book in a shop.
- LukasKostet das Buch einhundert Euro?Does the book cost one hundred euros?
- HannahNein, es kostet nur neunzig Euro.No, it only costs ninety euros.
- LukasDas ist aber immer noch teuer.But that is still expensive.
- HannahStimmt, aber es ist sehr gut.True, but it is very good.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry einhundert, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
