prim
In German, the mathematical term for prime is prim.
In a mathematical context, prim is an adjective used to describe a number that has no factors other than itself and unity. In practice, this adjective is almost always used as part of the compound noun Primzahl to mean 'prime number'. For other meanings of 'prime', such as describing something of excellent quality, German speakers use different terms depending on the register: hervorragend is a formal way to express excellence, while super is an informal way to say something is outstanding. In very informal shorthand, one might also use 1A to describe top-notch quality.
Meaning: mathematics: having no factors except itself and unity (adj)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The term is most commonly encountered as the noun Primzahl (prime number). The plural form is Primzahlen (prime numbers).
Did you know?
- While Primzahl refers to the number itself, the term prim is also used in German chemistry to describe 'primary' alcohols or amines.
- German has a specific term for 'twin primes' called Primzahlzwillinge, which literally translates to 'prime number twins'.
- In the context of music, the German word for a 'prime' or unison interval is Prime.
Examples in context
- Ist 1 eine Primzahl?Is 1 a prime number?This sentence is useful for asking if 1 is a prime number using prim.Tatoeba #8052160 by manese, translation #8037707 by CK
- x sei eine Primzahl.Let x be a prime number.This sentence is useful for stating that x is a prime number using prim.Tatoeba #13361003 by Vortarulo, translation #13361002 by frpzzd
- 1 ist keine Primzahl.One is not a prime number.This sentence is useful for stating that 1 is not a prime number using prim.Tatoeba #6952728 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #4996832 by Hybrid
- ein hervorragendes AngebotA prime offer
- ein auserlesener WeinA prime wine
- eine 1A QualitätPrime quality
- Diese Firma bietet hervorragende Dienstleistungen an.This company offers prime services.
- Das war echt top!That was really prime!
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Example conversation
Felix and Julia are studying for a math test.
- FelixIst die Zahl sieben prim?Is the number seven prime?
- JuliaJa, sie ist prim.Yes, it is prime.
- FelixUnd was ist mit neun?And what about nine?
- JuliaNeun ist nicht prim.Nine is not prime.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
