Achtel
eighth
One of eight equal parts of a whole. Used as a fraction (1/8) or as a quantity.
EXAMPLE
Für das Rezept benötigst du einen Achtel Liter Milch.
For the recipe, you need an eighth of a liter of milk.
Achtel
eighth
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Meanings
Achtel
eighth
Especially in Austria, a common measure for a glass of wine that holds 0.125 liters (one eighth of a liter).
EXAMPLE
Kellner, bringen Sie uns bitte noch ein Achtel Weißwein!
Waiter, please bring us another eighth of white wine!
Achtel
eighth note
In music, a note (eighth note) whose duration is one eighth of a whole note.
EXAMPLE
Diese schnelle Melodie besteht fast nur aus Achteln und Sechzehnteln.
This fast melody consists almost entirely of eighth notes and sixteenth notes.
Usage tips
Word structure
'Achtel' (eighth) is a fraction noun derived from the number 'acht' (eight). Like other fractions ('Viertel' = quarter, 'Drittel' = third), it is capitalized.
EXAMPLE
Ein Achtel ist mehr als ein Zehntel.
An eighth is more than a tenth.
Context clues
The meaning of 'Achtel' (eighth) becomes clear from the context. Quantities like 'Liter' or 'Kilo' point to the fraction. The word 'Wein' points to the unit of measure in Austria. Terms like 'Note' or 'Takt' belong to music.
EXAMPLE
Schneide die Torte bitte in acht gleiche Teile, jeder bekommt ein Achtel.
Please cut the cake into eight equal pieces; everyone gets an eighth.
Use as a quantity
As a quantity, 'Achtel' (eighth) usually stands without an article before the unit of measure. You say 'ein Achtel Liter' (an eighth of a liter), not 'ein Achtel des Liters' (an eighth of the liter).
EXAMPLE
Gib bitte einen Achtel Liter Sahne in die Suppe.
Please add an eighth of a liter of cream to the soup.
Regional use
The use of 'Achtel' (eighth) as a measure for a glass of wine (0.125 l) is especially common in Austria and an important part of the local Heuriger and tavern culture.
EXAMPLE
In österreichischen Lokalen steht das „Achtel“ oft auf der Weinkarte.
In Austrian restaurants, the 'Achtel' often appears on the wine list.
In real life
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