die Fünf
five
The number 5 or the digit used to write this number.
EXAMPLE
Die Fünf auf dem Schild ist kaum noch zu erkennen.
The five on the sign is barely recognizable anymore.
die Fünf
five
die Fünf, die Fünfen
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Meanings
die Fünf
five
A school grade with a numerical value of 5. In Germany, it means “unsatisfactory”; in other countries, it may indicate a different level of performance.
EXAMPLE
Wegen der vielen Fehler bekam er eine Fünf in der Klassenarbeit.
Because of all the mistakes, he got a five on the test.
die Fünf
five
A bus or tram on route 5; colloquially, the route itself as well.
EXAMPLE
Wir nehmen die Fünf bis zum Hauptbahnhof.
We'll take the five to the main train station.
die Fünf
five
A roll of five on a die or the corresponding side of a die.
EXAMPLE
Mit einer Fünf beim nächsten Wurf gewinnst du das Spiel.
If you roll a five on your next throw, you win the game.
die Fünf
five
A playing card with a value of five.
EXAMPLE
Sie legte eine Fünf auf den Kartenstapel.
She put down a five on the card pile.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Fünf, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Fünfen |
| genitive | der Fünf |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Fünf | die Fünfen |
| accusative | die Fünf | die Fünfen |
| dative | der Fünf | den Fünfen |
| genitive | der Fünf | der Fünfen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Writing a digit
When “die Fünf” (the five) refers to the written number, it often appears with verbs such as “schreiben” (to write), “lesen” (to read), “erkennen” (to recognize), or “ankreuzen” (to tick). The context usually involves a form, a sign, or a sequence of numbers.
EXAMPLE
Bitte schreiben Sie die Fünf deutlich auf das Formular.
Please write the five clearly on the form.
School grade
For a school grade, “die Fünf” (a five) often appears with verbs such as “bekommen” (to get), “schreiben” (to receive a grade on a test), or “haben” (to have). The preposition “in” often indicates the subject or exam in which the grade was given.
EXAMPLE
Er hat in Mathematik eine Fünf geschrieben.
He got a five in math.
Taking the route
When referring to a transit route, “die Fünf” (the five) often follows “mit” (with): “Man fährt oder kommt mit der Fünf” (You travel or arrive by taking the five). The vehicle is identified by its route number.
EXAMPLE
Wir fahren mit der Fünf bis zum Rathaus.
We're taking the five to the town hall.
Result of a roll
When rolling dice, “die Fünf” (a five) often appears with “würfeln” (to roll the dice) or “werfen” (to throw). The verb describes the roll, while “die Fünf” describes the result.
EXAMPLE
Beim dritten Versuch würfelte sie endlich eine Fünf.
On her third attempt, she finally rolled a five.
Playing a card
When referring to cards, “die Fünf” (a five) often appears with verbs such as “legen” (to put down), “ziehen” (to draw), or “ausspielen” (to play). The context often mentions a card pile, a hand, or a round of play.
EXAMPLE
Er zog eine Fünf und legte sie sofort auf den Stapel.
He drew a five and immediately put it on the pile.
In real life
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