die Ziffer
Translation
digit, figure, numeral
Examples
Die PIN besteht aus vier Ziffern.
The PIN consists of four digits.
Schreiben Sie die Zahl in Ziffern.
Write the number in figures.
Grammar Patterns
to consist of ((sth.)) The secret code consists of six digits.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Zahl (number), Nummer (number); Antonyms: Buchstabe (letter)
Etymology
From Arabic 'ṣifr' (zero), which is also the root of the English words 'cipher' and 'zero'.
Memory Tips
A 'Ziffer' is a single digit (0-9), while a 'Zahl' is a number which can have multiple digits.