einundzwanzig
twenty-one
The number 21; one more than twenty.
EXAMPLE
In unserer Klasse sind einundzwanzig Kinder.
There are twenty-one children in our class.
einundzwanzig
twenty-one
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Meanings
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Word formation
'Einundzwanzig' (twenty-one) is made up of 'ein' (one), 'und' (and), and 'zwanzig' (twenty). In this number, the ones digit comes before the tens digit; 'und' connects the two parts.
EXAMPLE
Das Hotel hat einundzwanzig Zimmer.
The hotel has twenty-one rooms.
Indicating quantity
When indicating a quantity, 'einundzwanzig' (twenty-one) comes before a plural noun. When the number is the subject, the verb is also in the plural.
EXAMPLE
Einundzwanzig Studierende nehmen an der Prüfung teil.
Twenty-one students are taking the exam.
Stating age
To state someone's age, 'einundzwanzig' (twenty-one) is often used with 'Jahre alt' (years old). The noun 'Jahre' (years) is plural.
EXAMPLE
Mein Bruder ist einundzwanzig Jahre alt.
My brother is twenty-one years old.
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