die Einheiten
Translation
units, entities, modules
Examples
Das Buch hat zehn Einheiten.
The book has ten units.
Militärische Einheiten wurden entsandt.
Military units were dispatched.
Wir messen die Länge in metrischen Einheiten.
We measure length in metric units.
Grammar Patterns
as accusative object (accusative plural) Das Buch hat zehn Einheiten.
Similar Words
Module (modules), Lektionen (lessons), Teile (parts)
Etymology
From 'ein' (one) + the suffix '-heit' (which forms abstract nouns, like '-ness' or '-hood'). It signifies 'one-ness' or a single block.
Memory Tips
Think of 'ein' as 'one'. 'Einheiten' are collections of 'ones', i.e., standard units or modules.