die Nummer
Translation
number, issue, size, act
Examples
Welche Nummer hat dein Haus?
What number is your house?
Ich trage Schuhgröße Nummer 38.
I wear shoe size 38.
Das ist eine tolle Nummer!
That's a great act!
Grammar Patterns
the number ((of sth.)) the number of sth. The number of my house is 10.
at the number ... at the number ... You can reach me at the number 12345.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Zahl (number, figure), Ziffer (digit)
Etymology
From Latin 'numerus' (number). It's a direct cognate with the English word 'number'.
Memory Tips
Think of a phone 'number' or a house 'number'. The abbreviation 'Nr.' is very common in German.