die Billion
Translation
trillion (10¹²)
Examples
Eine Billion hat zwölf Nullen.
One trillion has twelve zeros.
Die Kosten betragen eine Billion Euro.
The costs amount to one trillion euros.
Grammar Patterns
eine Billion one trillion The company is worth over a trillion dollars.
Similar Words
Antonyms: (none)
Etymology
From Latin 'bi-' (two), meaning the second power of a million (1,000,000² = 10¹²). This is the long scale numbering system.
Memory Tips
Warning: German 'Billion' is an American trillion (10¹²). The American 'billion' (10⁹) is 'eine Milliarde' in German. Think 'bi-' for 'million squared'.