NUMERAL

tausend/ˈtaʊ̯zn̩t/thousand

tausend is a German numeral that means thousand. It is pronounced /ˈtaʊ̯zn̩t/.

Definitions

1.the number 1000; a group or quantity of one thousand units(amount, quantity)

a.used for giving exact quantity

Es waren etwa tausend Menschen auf dem Konzert.There were about a thousand people at the concert.

b.used to emphasize a large quantity (hyperbolic)

Ich habe dir das schon tausend Mal gesagt.I've told you that a thousand times already.

Frequently asked questions

What does "tausend" mean in English?
"tausend" means thousand. It is a German numeral.
How do you pronounce "tausend"?
"tausend" is pronounced /ˈtaʊ̯zn̩t/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "tausend"?
"tausend" is a numeral in German.

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