NOUN
Zähler/ˈt͡sɛːlɐ/counter; meter; numerator
Zähler is a German noun that means counter, meter, or numerator. It is pronounced /ˈt͡sɛːlɐ/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Zähler".
Definitions
1.device for measuring and displaying numerical quantities (e.g. electricity, water)(technology)
a.mechanical or electronic device that counts units (meter)
Der Stromzähler befindet sich im Keller.—The electricity meter is in the basement.
2.numerator in a fraction(mathematics)
a.top part of a fraction
Im Bruch 3/4 ist die 3 der Zähler.—In the fraction 3/4, 3 is the numerator.
3.person or thing that counts(general)
a.someone who does the act of counting
Der Zähler hat die Stimmen ausgezählt.—The counter counted the votes.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Zähler | die Zähler |
| Genitive | des Zählers | der Zähler |
| Dative | dem Zähler | den Zählern |
| Accusative | den Zähler | die Zähler |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Zähler" mean in English?
- "Zähler" means counter, meter, or numerator. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Zähler"?
- "Zähler" is pronounced /ˈt͡sɛːlɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Zähler" der, die, or das?
- "Zähler" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Zähler"?
- The plural of "Zähler" is "Zähler".
- What part of speech is "Zähler"?
- "Zähler" is a noun in German.
