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ungerade
odd
Describes a whole number that is not divisible by two without a remainder.
example
Die Hausnummern auf dieser Straßenseite sind alle ungerade.
The house numbers on this side of the street are all odd.
ungerade
odd / crooked
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Usage tips
Word structure
The word consists of the prefix 'un-' and 'gerade' (straight/even). 'Gerade' can mean both 'straight' (not bent) and 'even' (divisible by two). The prefix 'un-' negates these qualities.
EXAMPLE
Die Linie ist nicht perfekt, sie ist etwas ungerade.
The line is not perfect; it is a little crooked.
Context clue
The context makes the meaning clear. If you are talking about numbers, digits, or mathematics, 'ungerade' means 'odd.' If you are talking about physical objects, lines, or positions, it means 'schief' (slanted/crooked) or 'krumm' (bent/crooked).
EXAMPLE
Die Zahlen 3, 5 und 7 sind ungerade.
The numbers 3, 5, and 7 are odd.
Typical collocations
In the mathematical meaning, the most common and important combination is 'eine ungerade Zahl' (an odd number).
EXAMPLE
Neun ist eine ungerade Zahl.
Nine is an odd number.
Use with verbs
In the meaning 'schief' (crooked/slanted), 'ungerade' is often used with verbs of positioning, for example 'ungerade hängen' (to hang crooked), 'ungerade stehen' (to stand crooked), or 'ungerade sitzen' (to sit crooked / be positioned crookedly).
EXAMPLE
Deine Krawatte sitzt ungerade, du solltest sie richten.
Your tie is sitting crooked; you should straighten it.
Compare with
ungerade vs gerade
right now / straight
'gerade' and 'ungerade' are clear opposites, especially with numbers. An even number can be divided by two; an odd number cannot. Both words can also have to do with shapes: 'gerade' then means straight, without a bend, while 'ungerade' means not quite straight or level. In everyday language, though, people often use 'schief' or 'krumm' for shapes. With numbers, 'gerade' and 'ungerade' are the normal distinction.
ungerade
Hat dein Formular eine ungerade Nummer bekommen?
Did your form get an odd number?
gerade
Die Zahl 24 ist gerade und lässt sich durch zwei teilen.
The number 24 is even and can be divided by two.
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