English–German

“one” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/aɪ̯ns/

Example

Ich habe nur eins.

I only have one.

Illustration for eins (one)

How to say “one” in German

“One” in German is eins.

A single counted unit standing alone, marking the start of a number sequence.

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

Example sentences with eins

Bitte nehmen Sie nur eins pro Person.

Please take only one per person.

Tips for using eins

  • Use 'eins' when counting or answering how many, but use 'ein' or 'eine' before a noun, as in 'ein Buch' or 'eine Sache'.

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