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

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Drittel
Genitiveder Drittel
Dativeden Dritteln
Accusativedie 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.

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