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A1 adjective #1,600 सबसे आम 8 मिनट पढ़ने का समय

Achte

शीर्ष 1,600

इसका अभ्यास करें उदाहरण नोट्स और सुझाव Achte 30 सेकंड में

व्याख्या Achte in your Level:

At the A1 level, 'achte' is primarily learned as part of the sequence of numbers and for telling the date. Students learn to say their birthday or the current date using 'der achte' or 'am achten'. The focus is on recognizing that ordinal numbers exist and that they usually end in '-te'. You will use it to describe your position in a line or the floor you live on in a simple way. It's about basic identification: 'Das ist das achte Buch.' Grammar is kept simple, usually focusing on the nominative case with definite articles. Learners are expected to know that '8.' in a text is pronounced 'achte'.

At A2, the usage of 'achte' expands to more varied contexts like giving directions ('die achte Straße') and describing schedules. You start to encounter different adjective endings, specifically the dative 'am achten' for dates. You also learn to use it with possessive pronouns like 'mein achtes Auto'. The concept of 'Stockwerk' (floors) becomes more relevant, and you begin to see 'achte' in simple stories or descriptions of rankings in sports or school. You are expected to handle the basic declension patterns more reliably than at A1.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

By B1, you are expected to use 'achte' fluently in narrative contexts. You can describe historical events ('im achten Jahrhundert') and use it in more complex sentence structures. You understand the difference between 'achte' and 'achtens' (for structuring arguments). You also encounter it in professional contexts, such as referring to specific paragraphs in a contract or items on an agenda. Your understanding of adjective declension should be solid enough to use 'achte' correctly in all four cases (nominative, accusative, dative, genitive) depending on the noun it modifies.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

At the B2 level, 'achte' is used in more abstract and formal ways. You might discuss the 'achte Weltwunder' (eighth wonder of the world) as a metaphorical concept. You can handle complex declensions after various types of determiners (null, weak, strong). You are also familiar with related terms like 'Achtelfinale' in sports discussions or 'Achtelnote' in cultural contexts. Your ability to distinguish 'achte' from the verb 'achten' in complex sentences is well-developed. You can use it to structure long-form writing or presentations effectively.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

At C1, you use 'achte' with stylistic precision. You might encounter it in literary texts where the 'eighth' position carries symbolic weight. You understand nuanced uses in legal, scientific, or academic German. For example, 'die achte Revision' of a law or 'die achte Versuchsreihe' in a laboratory report. You are comfortable with the genitive case ('des achten Tages') and can use the word in sophisticated idioms or rhetorical devices. Your grasp of the word is indistinguishable from a native speaker's in terms of grammatical accuracy and contextual appropriateness.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

At the C2 level, you have a complete mastery of 'achte' and its place in the German language. You can appreciate wordplay involving the ordinal number and the verb 'achten'. You are familiar with the historical evolution of the word and its cognates in other Germanic languages. You can use it in highly specialized fields, such as music theory, advanced mathematics, or philosophy, where 'the eighth' might refer to a specific theoretical construct. Your usage is effortless, and you can switch between different registers—from casual slang to the most formal academic prose—without error.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

इसका अभ्यास करें उदाहरण नोट्स और सुझाव

Achte 30 सेकंड में

Achte is the German word for 'eighth', used to describe position in a sequence.
It is an adjective and requires endings (e.g., der achte, am achten).
Commonly used for dates, floors, grades in school, and rankings.
Written as '8.' in digit form to distinguish it from the cardinal '8'.

The German word achte is the ordinal number for 'eighth'. In the German language, ordinal numbers function as adjectives, meaning they must agree with the gender, number, and case of the noun they modify. When you see 'achte', you are looking at the nominative singular form used with definite articles (der achte, die achte, das achte) or the plural form in certain cases. It is derived from the cardinal number 'acht' (eight) with the suffix '-te' added to form the sequence. This word is fundamental for expressing dates, rankings, floors in a building, and sequences in daily life. Understanding 'achte' requires a grasp of how German handles sequence: unlike English where we simply add '-th' (eighth), German integrates the word into its complex declension system.

Grammatical Category: Ordinal Adjective / Numeral
Root Word: Acht (8)

Heute ist der achte Mai. (Today is the eighth of May.)

In a broader context, 'achte' signifies a specific position in a series where seven items have preceded it. It is the point of transition in many systems; for example, in music, the eighth note (Achtelnote) completes a standard measure in many rhythms, and the octave (Oktave) represents the eighth interval. In German culture, the 'achte' position is often associated with the completion of a week plus one day, or the beginning of a new cycle. Linguistically, the suffix '-te' is used for numbers 1 through 19, making 'achte' a standard example of this rule. Beyond its numerical value, 'achte' can also be the inflected form of the verb 'achten' (to respect or pay attention), though in this context, we focus strictly on its role as an ordinal number.

Das achte Haus auf der rechten Seite ist mein Ziel.

Usage in Dates: Used with 'der' for the day of the month.

Die achte Symphonie von Beethoven ist weltberühmt.

Er belegte den achten Platz im Marathon.

Common Context: Rankings, Floors, Dates, Chapters.

Das achte Weltwunder ist ein oft genutzter Begriff.

Using 'achte' correctly requires attention to German adjective endings. Because it is an ordinal number, it almost always follows a determiner (like 'der', 'die', 'das' or 'mein', 'dein'). If you are talking about 'the eighth day', you say 'der achte Tag'. However, if you are talking about something happening 'on the eighth', you use the dative case: 'am achten'. This shift from '-e' to '-en' is the most common hurdle for learners. The word 'achte' itself is the weak declension form for feminine and neuter nominative, and masculine nominative. In the plural, it usually becomes 'achten'.

Nominative Masculine: Der achte Spieler (The 8th player)

Sie ist die achte Frau in der Reihe.

When writing 'achte' in digits, always include the period: '8.'. Without the period, it is just the number eight ('8'). This period signals to the reader that they should pronounce it as an ordinal. In spoken German, ensure you clearly enunciate the '-te' or '-ten' ending, as dropping it might make the listener think you are just saying the cardinal number 'acht'. For example, 'Ich wohne im 8. Stock' is read as 'Ich wohne im achten Stock'. If you said 'acht Stock', it would sound like 'eight floors' (quantity) rather than 'the eighth floor' (position).

Dative Case: Seit dem achten Jahrhundert (Since the 8th century)

Das achte Gebot verbietet das Lügen.

Wir treffen uns am achten Dezember.

Adverbial Use: 'Achtens' means 'eighthly' or 'in the eighth place'.

Dies ist mein achtes Glas Wasser heute.

You will encounter 'achte' most frequently in administrative and chronological contexts. In Germany, the school system is often divided by 'Klassen' (grades). A student in the 8th grade is in the 'achte Klasse'. If you are listening to the news, dates are a primary source: 'Der achte August' or 'am achten April'. In sports commentary, rankings are vital; a skier might finish in 'der achte Platz'. In classical music, which is a huge part of German heritage, 'Die achte Symphonie' is a common title for works by composers like Mahler or Bruckner. In daily conversation, you might hear it when someone is giving directions: 'Nehmen Sie die achte Straße links'.

Schooling: Die achte Klasse (8th Grade)

In der achten Klasse lernen wir Chemie.

In business meetings, 'achte' appears when discussing points on an agenda: 'Der achte Punkt auf unserer Liste'. It is also common in legal or historical texts referring to centuries: 'Das achte Jahrhundert'. If you are in a hotel or an apartment building, the elevator buttons and the signage will refer to the '8. Stock' (achter Stock). Interestingly, in German folklore or idioms, the number eight doesn't have as many specific 'achte' phrases as 'siebte' (seventh) or 'neunte' (ninth), but it remains a staple of structural organization. You will also hear it in the context of 'Achtel' (an eighth part), such as in cooking or measurements.

Business: Der achte Tagesordnungspunkt (8th item on the agenda)

Das achte Kapitel des Buches ist sehr spannend.

Wir sind die achte Gruppe, die heute präsentiert.

History: Karl der Große lebte im achten Jahrhundert.

Die achte Edition des Lexikons ist erschienen.

The most frequent mistake learners make is using the cardinal number 'acht' when they should use the ordinal 'achte'. For example, saying 'Ich habe am acht Mai Geburtstag' instead of 'am achten Mai'. Another major pitfall is the declension. Learners often forget that ordinal numbers are adjectives and need endings. They might say 'der acht Tag' instead of 'der achte Tag'. Additionally, the distinction between 'achte' (nominative) and 'achten' (dative/accusative) is frequently missed. When a preposition like 'an', 'in', or 'zu' precedes the number, it almost always requires the '-en' ending in the singular masculine/neuter or plural.

Mistake: Wrong Ending: Saying 'der acht' instead of 'der achte'.

Falsch: Ich bin im achte Stock. Richtig: Ich bin im achten Stock.

Another confusion arises with the verb 'achten' (to respect/watch out). The imperative form 'Achte auf...' (Watch out for...) looks identical to the feminine/nominative ordinal 'achte'. Context is key here. If it's at the start of a sentence followed by 'auf', it's likely the verb. If it's preceded by an article, it's the number. Furthermore, learners often misspell the word by omitting the 'e' at the end, writing 'acht' when they mean 'eighth'. In writing, forgetting the period after the digit (writing '8' instead of '8.') is a common error that changes the meaning from 'eighth' to 'eight'.

Mistake: Confusion with Verb: 'Achte auf die Straße!' (Verb) vs 'Die achte Straße' (Number).

Falsch: Das ist mein acht Versuch. Richtig: Das ist mein achter Versuch.

Falsch: Wir sehen uns am 8 Juni. Richtig: Wir sehen uns am 8. Juni.

Mistake: Gender Agreement: 'Ein achter Platz' (masculine) vs 'Eine achte Klasse' (feminine).

Falsch: Die achter Tür. Richtig: Die achte Tür.

To truly master 'achte', it helps to compare it with its neighbors and related terms. The most obvious comparisons are 'siebte' (7th) and 'neunte' (9th). All follow the same '-te' suffix rule. Then there is 'achtens', which is an adverb meaning 'eighthly'. This is used in formal lists (erstens, zweitens... achtens). Another related word is 'Achtel', which is a noun meaning 'one eighth' (e.g., ein Achtel Liter). Do not confuse 'achte' with 'Achtung' (attention/danger) or the verb 'achten' (to respect). While they share the same root 'acht', their meanings and grammatical roles are entirely different.

Siebte: Seventh. The position immediately preceding eighth.
Neunte: Ninth. The position immediately following eighth.

Nicht die siebte, sondern die achte Etage ist gemeint.

In terms of fractions, 'ein Achtel' is used in recipes and math. In music, an 'Achtelnote' is an eighth note. In sports, the 'Achtelfinale' is the round of 16 (where 8 matches take place). Understanding these variations helps build a semantic web around the number eight. For example, if you hear 'Achtelfinale', you know it's a specific tournament stage. If you hear 'achtens', you know someone is making a long list of arguments. If you hear 'achte', you are looking for a specific item in a sequence. This distinction is vital for high-level comprehension and natural-sounding speech.

Achtens: Eighthly (Adverb for lists).

Ein Achtel des Kuchens ist noch übrig.

Das Achtelfinale findet am Mittwoch statt.

Achtzigste: Eightieth (80th). Note the '-zigste' suffix.

Sie feiert ihren achtzigsten Geburtstag.

How Formal Is It?

कठिनाई स्तर

ज़रूरी व्याकरण

Adjective endings after definite articles

Dative case after prepositions of time (an + dem = am)

Ordinal number formation (1-19: root + te)

Capitalization of substantivized adjectives

Writing dates in German

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण

Heute ist der achte Mai.

Today is the eighth of May.

Nominative masculine with definite article.

Das ist das achte Haus.

That is the eighth house.

Nominative neuter.

Ich bin die achte Person.

I am the eighth person.

Nominative feminine.

Hier ist der achte Apfel.

Here is the eighth apple.

Nominative masculine.

Das achte Kind heißt Max.

The eighth child is named Max.

Nominative neuter.

Sie hat das achte Ticket.

She has the eighth ticket.

Accusative neuter.

Das ist mein achter Tag hier.

This is my eighth day here.

Nominative masculine with possessive.

Die achte Seite ist leer.

The eighth page is empty.

Nominative feminine.

Wir wohnen im achten Stock.

We live on the eighth floor.

Dative masculine (in + dem = im).

Nimm die achte Straße links.

Take the eighth street on the left.

Accusative feminine.

Er kam als achter Läufer an.

He arrived as the eighth runner.

Nominative masculine (null article).

Das ist mein achtes Geschenk.

That is my eighth gift.

Nominative neuter with possessive.

Sie ist in der achten Klasse.

She is in the eighth grade.

Dative feminine.

Das achte Auto ist rot.

The eighth car is red.

Nominative neuter.

Wir treffen uns am achten Juni.

We meet on the eighth of June.

Dative masculine (an + dem = am).

Das ist die achte Tasse Kaffee.

That is the eighth cup of coffee.

Nominative feminine.

Im achten Kapitel wird es spannend.

It gets exciting in the eighth chapter.

Dative neuter.

Das achte Jahrhundert war ereignisreich.

The eighth century was eventful.

Nominative neuter.

Er belegte den achten Platz.

He took eighth place.

Accusative masculine.

Das ist bereits der achte Versuch.

That is already the eighth attempt.

Nominative masculine.

Wir besprechen den achten Punkt.

We are discussing the eighth point.

Accusative masculine.

Seit dem achten Lebensjahr spielt er Klavier.

He has played piano since his eighth year of life.

Dative neuter.

Die achte Sinfonie ist sehr lang.

The eighth symphony is very long.

Nominative feminine.

Das achte Gebot ist wichtig.

The eighth commandment is important.

Nominative neuter.

Das achte Weltwunder der Natur.

The eighth wonder of the natural world.

Nominative neuter.

Achtens möchte ich betonen, dass...

Eighthly, I would like to emphasize that...

Adverbial ordinal.

Die achte Revision des Gesetzes.

The eighth revision of the law.

Nominative feminine.

Er wohnt in der achten Etage.

He lives on the eighth floor.

Dative feminine.

Das achte Mal war es erfolgreich.

The eighth time, it was successful.

Nominative neuter.

Wir haben das achte Ziel erreicht.

We have reached the eighth goal.

Accusative neuter.

Die achte Ausgabe der Zeitschrift.

The eighth edition of the magazine.

Nominative feminine.

Trotz des achten Platzes war er froh.

Despite the eighth place, he was happy.

Genitive masculine.

Die achte Sphäre in Dantes Paradies.

The eighth sphere in Dante's Paradise.

Nominative feminine.

Das achte Haus im Horoskop.

The eighth house in the horoscope.

Nominative neuter.

Eine achte Note in diesem Takt.

An eighth note in this bar.

Nominative feminine (indefinite article).

Die achte Dimension der Theorie.

The eighth dimension of the theory.

Nominative feminine.

Er analysierte die achte Strophe.

He analyzed the eighth stanza.

Accusative feminine.

Die achte Stufe der Entwicklung.

The eighth stage of development.

Nominative feminine.

Im achten Vers des Gedichts.

In the eighth verse of the poem.

Dative masculine.

Die achte Instanz lehnte ab.

The eighth instance (authority) rejected it.

Nominative feminine.

Die achte Todsünde ist ein Paradoxon.

The eighth deadly sin is a paradox.

Nominative feminine.

In der achten Dekade seines Lebens.

In the eighth decade of his life.

Dative feminine.

Die achte Farbe des Regenbogens.

The eighth color of the rainbow.

Nominative feminine.

Das achte Siegel wurde gebrochen.

The eighth seal was broken.

Nominative neuter.

Die achte Pein der Hölle.

The eighth pain of hell.

Nominative feminine.

Jenseits der achten Pforte.

Beyond the eighth gate.

Genitive feminine.

Die achte Tugend der Ritter.

The eighth virtue of the knights.

Nominative feminine.

Das achte Element der Kette.

The eighth element of the chain.

Nominative neuter.

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

der achte Mai

die achte Klasse

im achten Stock

der achte Platz

das achte Kapitel

zum achten Mal

die achte Symphonie

das achte Jahrhundert

der achte Punkt

die achte Etage

सामान्य वाक्यांश

am achten

der achte von links

bis zum achten

seit dem achten

das achte Weltwunder

in der achten Woche

die achte Reihe

der achte Versuch

jeder achte

das achte Gebot

अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है

Achte vs acht (8)

Achte vs achten (to respect)

Achte vs achtzehnte (18th)

मुहावरे और अभिव्यक्तियाँ

"Das achte Weltwunder sein (to be the eighth wonder of the world)"

"In der achten Klasse hängen bleiben (to repeat the 8th grade)"

"Den achten Sinn haben (metaphorical for extra intuition, though 7th is more common)"

"Bis zum achten Glied (up to the 8th generation)"

"Die achte Kunst (sometimes used for comics or cinema)"

"Achte auf die Acht (watch out for the eight - wordplay)"

"Im achten Himmel sein (rare variation of 7th heaven)"

"Der achte Tag der Woche (impossible time)"

"Das achte Rad am Wagen (variation of 5th wheel)"

"Die achte Plage (metaphor for something very annoying)"

आसानी से भ्रमित होने वाले

Achte vs acht

Cardinal number (8) vs Ordinal (8th).

Achte vs achten

Verb (to respect) or inflected ordinal.

Achte vs Achtung

Noun meaning 'attention'.

Achte vs Achtel

Noun meaning 'one eighth'.

Achte vs achtzigste

80th vs 8th.

वाक्य संरचनाएँ

सभी उदाहरण देखने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

इसे कैसे इस्तेमाल करें

dates

Always use ordinal numbers for dates in German.

adverb

Use 'achtens' for 'eighthly' in lists.

floors

Remember the ground floor offset.

सामान्य गलतियाँ

Using 'acht' for dates.
Forgetting adjective endings.
Mixing up 8th and 18th.
Wrong gender ending.
Omitting the period in writing.

सुझाव

Case Matters

Always check if a preposition like 'am' or 'im' is used. If so, 'achte' becomes 'achten'.

The Period

Never forget the period when writing 8. as an ordinal. '8 Mai' is incorrect; it must be '8. Mai'.

The Ending

Make sure to pronounce the 'e' at the end of 'achte' clearly so it doesn't sound like 'acht'.

Verb vs Number

If 'Achte' is followed by 'auf', it's probably the verb 'to pay attention'. If it's after 'der', it's the number.

Floor Count

In Germany, the 'achte Stock' is higher than you think because the first floor is called 'Erdgeschoss'.

List Logic

Use 'achtens' when you are giving a long list of reasons in a formal debate or essay.

Pattern Recognition

All ordinals from 1-19 end in -te. Once you know 'vierte' and 'fünfte', 'achte' follows the same pattern.

Dates

When you hear a date, listen for the 'n' at the end of the month name or the number; it usually indicates the dative case.

Ordinal Practice

Practice counting: erste, zweite, dritte... achte. This builds muscle memory for the -te suffix.

Rankings

In sports, 'achter Platz' is common. Use it to describe where someone finished in a race.

याद करें

स्मृति सहायक

Acht + e = Achte. Just like 8 + th = 8th.

शब्द की उत्पत्ति

Old High German 'ahtodo'

सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ

Students usually start learning more complex subjects like chemistry in the 8th grade.

May 8th marks the end of WWII in Europe.

Floor numbering starts at Erdgeschoss (0).

असल ज़िंदगी में अभ्यास करें

वास्तविक संदर्भ

बातचीत की शुरुआत

"Wann hast du am achten Mai Zeit?"

"Warst du schon mal im achten Stock dieses Gebäudes?"

"Was hast du in der achten Klasse am liebsten gelernt?"

"Wer belegte den achten Platz beim Rennen?"

"Ist das heute dein achtes Glas Wasser?"

डायरी विषय

Schreibe über deinen achten Geburtstag.

Was ist für dich das achte Weltwunder?

Beschreibe, was du am achten Tag deines letzten Urlaubs gemacht hast.

Wie fühlte es sich an, in der achten Klasse zu sein?

Stell dir vor, du hättest einen achten Sinn. Was wäre das?

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

10 सवाल

You write it as '8.' with a period. In words, it is 'achte', 'achter', 'achtes', or 'achten' depending on the grammar.

In the nominative case (subject), it is 'der achte'. In the dative or accusative masculine, it is 'den/dem achten'.

You say 'der achte Mai' or 'am achten Mai' if you mean 'on May 8th'.

Yes, as an ordinal number. However, 'Achte!' can also be a command meaning 'Pay attention!' from the verb 'achten'.

'Achte' is an adjective (the 8th book), while 'achtens' is an adverb used in lists (eighthly).

It is 'die achte Klasse'.

Usually no, unless it starts a sentence or is part of a proper name like 'Karl der Achte'.

That is 'ein Achtel'.

It is 'der achte Stock' or 'die achte Etage'.

The period is the German way of indicating an ordinal number (like 'th' in English).

सुझाव और नोट्स के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें