NUMERAL

zweieinhalb/ˈt͡svaɪ̯ʔaɪ̯nˈhalp/two and a half; 2½

zweieinhalb is a German numeral that means two and a half or 2½. It is pronounced /ˈt͡svaɪ̯ʔaɪ̯nˈhalp/.

Definitions

1.the number that is equal to two plus one half(quantity)

a.used to indicate the amount or count of two and a half

Ich habe zweieinhalb Stunden gewartet.I waited for two and a half hours.

b.used to describe something that has the quantity or extent of two and a half units

Wir brauchen zweieinhalb Liter Milch.We need two and a half liters of milk.

Frequently asked questions

What does "zweieinhalb" mean in English?
"zweieinhalb" means two and a half or 2½. It is a German numeral.
How do you pronounce "zweieinhalb"?
"zweieinhalb" is pronounced /ˈt͡svaɪ̯ʔaɪ̯nˈhalp/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "zweieinhalb"?
"zweieinhalb" is a numeral in German.

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