siebeneinhalb
seven and a half
Seven whole units and one half; the number 7.5.
EXAMPLE
Die Fahrt dauert siebeneinhalb Stunden.
The journey takes seven and a half hours.
siebeneinhalb
seven and a half
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Word formation
'Siebeneinhalb' (seven and a half) consists of 'sieben' (seven), 'ein' (one), and 'halb' (half) and is written as one word. You will find this pattern with other numbers followed by an additional half as well.
EXAMPLE
Für den Kuchen brauche ich siebeneinhalb Esslöffel Zucker.
I need seven and a half tablespoons of sugar for the cake.
Stating a duration
To express a duration, you can combine 'siebeneinhalb' (seven and a half) with a unit of time and 'dauern' (to last). The time expression is used without a preposition.
EXAMPLE
Die Reparatur hat siebeneinhalb Stunden gedauert.
The repair took seven and a half hours.
Stating age
For age, the pattern 'siebeneinhalb Jahre alt sein' (to be seven and a half years old) is common. If it is already clear that the age of a child is being discussed, 'siebeneinhalb' (seven and a half) can also stand on its own after 'sein' (to be).
EXAMPLE
Meine Tochter ist siebeneinhalb Jahre alt.
My daughter is seven and a half years old.
Wie alt ist dein Sohn? – Er ist siebeneinhalb.
How old is your son? – He is seven and a half.
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