dreieinhalb
Translation
three and a half
Examples
Ich warte seit dreieinhalb Stunden.
I have been waiting for three and a half hours.
Das Kind ist dreieinhalb Jahre alt.
The child is three and a half years old.
Grammar Patterns
three and a half + ((plural noun)) The film lasts for three and a half hours.
Similar Words
Synonyms: drei und ein halb
Etymology
A compound of 'drei' (three) + 'ein' (one) + 'halb' (half). It literally means 'three and one half'.
Memory Tips
Break the word down to remember it: 'drei-ein-halb'. This logical structure is used for other half numbers too.