das Theta
theta
The eighth letter of the Greek alphabet; it is written as Θ or θ.
EXAMPLE
Das Theta steht im griechischen Alphabet zwischen Eta und Jota.
Theta comes between eta and iota in the Greek alphabet.
das Theta
theta
das Theta, die Thetas
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Meanings
das Theta
theta
The symbol θ, which is often used in mathematics to represent an angle.
EXAMPLE
In dieser Formel steht das Theta für den gesuchten Winkel.
In this formula, theta represents the angle being sought.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Theta, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Thetas |
| genitive | des Theta |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Theta | die Thetas |
| accusative | das Theta | die Thetas |
| dative | dem Theta | den Thetas |
| genitive | des Theta des Thetas | der Thetas |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Name after a noun
'Theta' can directly follow 'Buchstabe' (letter) or 'Zeichen' (symbol) and give its name. In this pattern, no additional article is used before 'Theta'.
EXAMPLE
Auf der Tafel ist das Zeichen Theta kaum zu erkennen.
The symbol theta on the board is barely visible.
Typical collocations
In mathematical exercises, 'Theta berechnen' (to calculate theta), 'Theta bestimmen' (to determine theta), and 'den Wert von Theta einsetzen' (to substitute the value of theta) are typical collocations. They help you describe calculation steps.
EXAMPLE
Setze den Wert von Theta in die zweite Formel ein.
Substitute the value of theta into the second formula.
Without an article
When 'Theta' is used as the name of a mathematical quantity, it often appears without an article. This is especially common in statements with 'betragen' (to be) or 'gleich sein' (to be equal).
EXAMPLE
Theta beträgt in dieser Aufgabe 45 Grad.
Theta is 45 degrees in this exercise.
In real life
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