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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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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.
Compare with
Achtel vs Hälfte
half
'die Hälfte' and 'Achtel' both refer to parts of a whole. The difference is the size of the part: 'die Hälfte' is one of two equal parts, so 1/2. 'Achtel' is one of eight equal parts, so 1/8. They can be confused when talking about fractions, quantities, or dividing up food. The important point is: two halves make a whole; eight eighths make a whole.
Achtel
Für das Rezept braucht Luisa nur ein Achtel der Butter.
For the recipe, Luisa only needs an eighth of the butter.
Hälfte
Emma gibt ihrer Freundin die Hälfte vom Kuchen.
Emma gives her friend half of the cake.
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