neun
nine
The cardinal number that comes between eight and ten; the digit 9.
EXAMPLE
Das Buch hat neun Kapitel.
The book has nine chapters.
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Meanings
neun
nine o'clock
Indicates the time nine o'clock.
EXAMPLE
Der Zug fährt um neun am Hauptbahnhof ab.
The train leaves the main station at nine.
Usage tips
Fixed expression
The adjective 'neunmalklug' (know-it-all) describes a person who thinks they know everything better than everyone else. It is derived from the number nine and is a common colloquial term.
EXAMPLE
Sei nicht so neunmalklug, du warst doch gar nicht dabei!
Don't be such a know-it-all; you weren't even there!
Use with people
When describing a group of people, you can use the construction 'zu' + number + 't'. With 'neun' (nine), the form is 'zu neunt' (as a group of nine).
EXAMPLE
Wir waren gestern zu neunt im Kino.
There were nine of us at the cinema yesterday.
Telling the time
When 'neun' (nine) indicates a time, it is often used with prepositions such as 'um' (at), 'gegen' (around), or 'nach' (after). In spoken language, 'Uhr' (o'clock) is often left out.
EXAMPLE
Können wir uns morgen um neun treffen?
Can we meet tomorrow at nine?
In real life
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