das Dutzend
Translation
dozen
Examples
Ich kaufe ein Dutzend Eier.
I'm buying a dozen eggs.
Er hat Dutzende von Büchern gelesen.
He has read dozens of books.
Grammar Patterns
a dozen ((sth.)) a dozen of sth. I would like a dozen roses.
dozens of ((sth.)) dozens of sth. Dozens of people came to the celebration.
Similar Words
Synonyms: zwölf Stück (twelve pieces)
Etymology
From Old French 'dozaine' (group of twelve), from 'doze' (twelve), ultimately from Latin 'duodecim' (twelve). Cognate with English 'dozen'.
Memory Tips
It sounds almost identical to the English word 'dozen'. Just remember it's a neuter noun: 'das Dutzend'.