die Zahl
Translation
number, figure, count
Examples
Die Zahl der Gäste ist groß.
The number of guests is large.
Denken Sie an eine Zahl zwischen eins und zehn.
Think of a number between one and ten.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the number)) number, figure Write a number on the board.
((the number + of sth.)) the number of sth. The number of unemployed people is falling.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Nummer (ID number), Anzahl (quantity)
Etymology
From Old High German 'zala' (tale, number). Related to 'tell' and 'tale'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'zählen' (to count) -> the result is a 'Zahl'.