NOUN

Nummer/ˈnʊmɐ/number; digit; issue (of a magazine etc.)

Nummer is a German noun that means number, digit, or issue (of a magazine etc.). It is pronounced /ˈnʊmɐ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Nummern".

Definitions

1.number used for identification or in a sequence(identification, sequence)

a.identifying sequence string (e.g., on a list, ticket, phone)

Wie ist Ihre Telefonnummer?What is your telephone number?

b.number as part of a serial list, address, etc.

Meine Hausnummer ist 12.My house number is 12.

2.individual issue or edition (of a magazine, episode, etc.)(publication, broadcasting)

a.issue of a journal, magazine, etc.

Ich habe die neue Nummer der Zeitschrift gelesen.I read the new issue of the magazine.

3.short act or performance (especially in entertainment, circus)(performance, informal)

a.short performance number

Der Clown machte eine lustige Nummer.The clown did a funny act.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Nummerdie Nummern
Genitiveder Nummerder Nummern
Dativeder Nummerden Nummern
Accusativedie Nummerdie Nummern

Frequently asked questions

What does "Nummer" mean in English?
"Nummer" means number, digit, or issue (of a magazine etc.). It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Nummer"?
"Nummer" is pronounced /ˈnʊmɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Nummer" der, die, or das?
"Nummer" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Nummer"?
The plural of "Nummer" is "Nummern".
What part of speech is "Nummer"?
"Nummer" is a noun in German.

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