NOUN
Billion/bɪˈli̯oːn/trillion (10¹²); one trillion
Billion is a German noun that means trillion (10¹²) or one trillion. It is pronounced /bɪˈli̯oːn/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Billionen".
Definitions
1.the number 1,000,000,000,000 (a one followed by twelve zeros; 10¹², one trillion)(mathematics; quantity)
a.refers to a massive number, usually used in financial or scientific contexts
Der Staatsschuld beträgt mehrere Billionen Euro.—The national debt amounts to several trillion euros.
b.used to express a very large, but indefinite, number (hyperbole)
Es gibt Billionen von Sternen im Universum.—There are trillions of stars in the universe.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Billion | die Billionen |
| Genitive | der Billion | der Billionen |
| Dative | der Billion | den Billionen |
| Accusative | die Billion | die Billionen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Billion" mean in English?
- "Billion" means trillion (10¹²) or one trillion. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Billion"?
- "Billion" is pronounced /bɪˈli̯oːn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Billion" der, die, or das?
- "Billion" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Billion"?
- The plural of "Billion" is "Billionen".
- What part of speech is "Billion"?
- "Billion" is a noun in German.
