der Zähler
Translation
counter, meter, numerator
Examples
Der Zähler für den Strom ist im Keller.
The electricity meter is in the basement.
Beim Bruch steht der Zähler über dem Nenner.
In a fraction, the numerator is above the denominator.
Grammar Patterns
der Zähler (the counter, the meter) The meter measures the consumption.
Similar Words
Synonyms: das Messgerät (measuring device); Antonyms: der Nenner (denominator)
Etymology
From the verb 'zählen' (to count). The '-er' suffix denotes an agent or a device that performs the action.
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'tell' in 'teller'. A 'Zähler' is something that 'counts' or 'tells' a number, like a meter.