NOUN
Drittel/ˈdʁɪtl̩/third; third part; one third
Drittel is a German noun that means third, third part, or one third. It is pronounced /ˈdʁɪtl̩/.
Definitions
1.one of three equal parts into which something is divided(mathematics, general)
a.exactly one third of an amount
Ein Drittel der Schüler sind krank.—A third of the students are sick.
2.third period or section of a game (especially in sports like ice hockey)(sports)
a.segment of a game
Im zweiten Drittel schoss das Team zwei Tore.—The team scored two goals in the second period.
Declension
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | — | die Drittel |
| Genitive | — | der Drittel |
| Dative | — | den Dritteln |
| Accusative | — | die Drittel |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Drittel" mean in English?
- "Drittel" means third, third part, or one third. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Drittel"?
- "Drittel" is pronounced /ˈdʁɪtl̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the plural of "Drittel"?
- The plural of "Drittel" is "Drittel".
- What part of speech is "Drittel"?
- "Drittel" is a noun in German.
