fünfhundert
five hundred
The number 500, or five times one hundred.
EXAMPLE
Fünfhundert Menschen nahmen an der Veranstaltung teil.
Five hundred people attended the event.
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Meanings
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Word formation
'Fünfhundert' (five hundred) is made up of 'fünf' (five) and 'hundert' (hundred). The compound shows that five groups of one hundred units each are meant.
EXAMPLE
Für das Projekt wurden fünfhundert Exemplare gedruckt.
Five hundred copies were printed for the project.
Writing as one word
The number word 'fünfhundert' (five hundred) is written as one word in German. When it comes before a noun, the noun normally follows in the plural.
EXAMPLE
Fünfhundert Zuschauer warteten vor dem Eingang.
Five hundred spectators waited outside the entrance.
Number expressions
'Fünfhundert' (five hundred) often comes directly before quantities and measurements, as well as before words referring to people or things. With words such as 'über' (over), 'fast' (almost), or 'rund' (around), it becomes an approximate figure.
EXAMPLE
Die Firma investierte fünfhundert Euro in neue Geräte.
The company invested five hundred euros in new equipment.
Über fünfhundert Gäste kamen zur Feier.
Over five hundred guests came to the celebration.
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