eine Million
/ˈʔaɪ̯nə mɪˈli̯oːn/word by word
The German phrase for "one million" is eine Million.
eine Million is used to denote the number that equals one thousand thousands.
How does it change in a sentence?
Million is a feminine noun, which is why the indefinite article used for "one" is the feminine form eine. The plural form of Million is Millionen.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈʔaɪ̯nə mɪˈli̯oːn/
Did you know?
- The German word Million traces its roots back to the Italian word millione, which literally means a 'large thousand'.
- Unlike the word Tausend, which often remains undeclined in plural counts, the adjective preceding Millionen must be properly declined to match the plural noun.
- The plural form Millionen is used not just for the number, but often as a shorthand to describe something vast or uncountable, much like saying 'millions of people'.
Examples in context
- Dies ist eine Million Yen wert.This is worth one million yen.This sentence shows how to express the value of one million yen using eine Million.Tatoeba #604714 by kolonjano, translation #55416 by CK
- Eine Million ist tausend zum Quadrat.One million is one thousand squared.This sentence demonstrates a mathematical definition of eine Million.Tatoeba #2708850 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #13563081 by araneo
- Er teilte eine Million Dollar unter seinen fünf Söhnen auf.He divided one million dollars among his five sons.This sentence illustrates the use of eine Million when dividing an amount of money.Tatoeba #3663637 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #288347 by CK
- Das Auto kostet eine Million Euro.The car costs one million euros.
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Example conversation
Felix and Sarah are discussing the budget for a new project.
- FelixBrauchen wir eine Million Euro für das Projekt?Do we need one million euros for the project?
- SarahNein, eine Million ist viel zu viel.No, one million is far too much.
- FelixWie viel Geld haben wir dann?How much money do we have then?
- SarahNur fünfhunderttausend Euro.Only five hundred thousand euros.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (eine, Million) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Million, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
