English–German

“digit” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtsɪfɐ/

Example

Ich schreibe jede Ziffer klar und deutlich.

I write every digit clearly and legibly.

Illustration for Ziffer (digit)

How to say “digit” in German

“Digit” in German is Ziffer.

One visible position in a string of written numerals, where each symbol contributes to the whole number.

Full entry for Ziffer: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Ziffer

Bei langen Codes merkt man sich oft nur die letzte Ziffer.

For long codes, people often remember only the last digit.

Tips for using Ziffer

  • German uses Zahl for a number or numerical value but Ziffer for one written symbol; 47 is a Zahl made up of two Ziffern.

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