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
Derived from Arabic 'ṣifr' (zero), the same origin as the English words 'cipher' and 'zero'.
Memory Tips
Remember that 'Ziffer' refers to a single digit, like a character, whereas 'Zahl' is the whole number value.