neunter
Translation
ninth
Examples
Heute ist der neunte Mai.
Today is the ninth of May.
Er wurde Neunter im Rennen.
He came ninth in the race.
Grammar Patterns
((as an adjective before a noun)) used as an ordinal number before a noun der neunte Platz
Similar Words
Synonyms: none; Antonyms: achter (eighth), zehnter (tenth)
Etymology
Derived from the cardinal number 'neun' (nine). The suffix '-ter' is common for forming ordinal numbers from 2-19.
Memory Tips
If you know 'neun' (nine), just add the '-ter' ending to form the ordinal 'ninth'. Think of 'nine-ther'.