NOUN
Dutzend/ˈdʊt͡sn̩t/dozen; group of twelve
Dutzend is a German noun that means dozen or group of twelve. It is pronounced /ˈdʊt͡sn̩t/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Dutzende".
Definitions
1.group or set of twelve items, especially as a multiple or vague plural(quantity/count)
a.several groups of twelve; dozens
Auf dem Markt wurden Dutzende von Eiern verkauft.—Dozens of eggs were sold at the market.
b.large, unspecified number (figurative use)
Dutzende Menschen warteten vor dem Gebäude.—Dozens of people waited in front of the building.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Dutzend | die Dutzende |
| Genitive | des Dutzends | der Dutzende |
| Dative | dem Dutzend | den Dutzenden |
| Accusative | das Dutzend | die Dutzende |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Dutzend" mean in English?
- "Dutzend" means dozen or group of twelve. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Dutzend"?
- "Dutzend" is pronounced /ˈdʊt͡sn̩t/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Dutzend" der, die, or das?
- "Dutzend" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Dutzend"?
- The plural of "Dutzend" is "Dutzende".
- What part of speech is "Dutzend"?
- "Dutzend" is a noun in German.
