When you hear “Mille” in German, it’s most commonly used to mean “one thousand” euros, often in casual spoken German, but sometimes in written contexts, too. For example, if someone says “Das Auto kostet 20 Mille,” they mean “The car costs 20,000 euros.”
It can also refer to a thousand of something else, but that's less common. The word “tausend” is the standard German word for one thousand.
You might encounter “Mille” in certain fixed expressions, but in everyday use, think of it as a quick way to say “thousand” when talking about money.
You've likely learned that "tausend" means one thousand in German. However, you might also come across "Mille," especially in financial contexts. While "Mille" technically refers to a thousand, it's not used as broadly as "tausend."
Think of it like saying "a grand" in English instead of "a thousand dollars." It's often used informally when talking about amounts of money, like "20 Mille" for 20,000. So, while "tausend" is the general term for one thousand, "Mille" is a more specific and often informal way to express a thousand, particularly in financial discussions.
When you hear "Mille" in German, it's often a shortcut for a thousand, especially when talking about money or measurements. For example, you might hear someone say "zehn Mille" for ten thousand.
It's important to remember that it's more of an informal, spoken word rather than something you'd typically use in formal writing.
While the standard word for one thousand is "tausend," "Mille" pops up in specific phrases, especially when dealing with quantities.
Think of it as a casual alternative in certain situations, but stick to "tausend" for most contexts to be safe.
When you hear "Mille" in German, it's often a shortcut for "tausend," meaning "thousand." It's less common in formal writing but pops up in everyday speech, especially when talking about money or measurements. For instance, you might hear someone say "zwei Mille" instead of "zweitausend." It's good to recognize it, but stick to "tausend" yourself for clarity, especially in new situations.
Mille 30秒了解
- Informal 'thousand'
- Used for money
- Spoken German
§ What 'Mille' Means and When to Use It
Alright, let's talk about 'Mille'. This isn't a word you'll hear every day, but it's good to know, especially if you deal with money or older expressions in German. At its core, 'Mille' means 'one thousand'. But here's the catch: it's not the standard German word for a thousand. That would be 'tausend'.
So, when do Germans use 'Mille' instead of 'tausend'? Mostly, you'll encounter 'Mille' in informal contexts, often when talking about money. Think of it like saying 'grand' in English for a thousand dollars. It's a bit colloquial, a bit old-fashioned, and definitely not something you'd use in a formal report or academic paper.
- DEFINITION
- 'Mille' means one thousand, primarily in informal settings, especially when referring to currency.
You might hear someone say, 'Das Auto kostet zehn Mille.' This translates to 'The car costs ten thousand (euros).' Notice that it's often used without the specific currency mentioned, similar to how 'grand' is used. The context makes it clear it's about money.
Er hat fünf Mille gewonnen. (He won five thousand.)
Ich brauche noch zwei Mille für die Reise. (I still need two thousand for the trip.)
It's less common to use 'Mille' for general counting or in situations that don't involve money. For example, you wouldn't say 'Es gibt eine Mille Sterne am Himmel' (There are a thousand stars in the sky). You would use 'tausend' there. Always stick to 'tausend' for general numbers.
You might also encounter 'Mille' in certain fixed expressions, but these are even rarer. For an A2 learner, your main takeaway should be: 'Mille' = 1000, usually money, informal. If in doubt, use 'tausend'.
The word 'Mille' actually comes from Latin, where 'mille' also meant 'thousand'. This is why you see similar words in other Romance languages, like 'mil' in Spanish and 'mille' in French and Italian. German borrowed it, but it never fully replaced 'tausend' as the primary word.
Here are a few more points to solidify your understanding:
- It's almost exclusively used in the singular. You won't hear 'Milles'.
- It's indeclinable, meaning it doesn't change its form based on case or gender, which makes it a bit easier.
- While common in some circles, especially among older generations or in specific subcultures, younger Germans are more likely to just stick with 'tausend' even for money. So, knowing 'Mille' is good for comprehension, but you don't necessarily *need* to use it yourself to sound natural.
In summary, 'Mille' is a useful word to recognize when you're dealing with informal German, especially concerning sums of money. It's a shortcut for 'one thousand' but is distinct from the more common and versatile 'tausend'. Keep it in your passive vocabulary for now, and you'll be able to understand it when it pops up.
§ What 'Mille' Means
- DEFINITION
- Primary meaning: one thousand (in some contexts).
Alright, let's talk about 'Mille'. This word is a bit special. While 'tausend' is the standard German word for one thousand, 'Mille' pops up in specific situations. It's not super common in everyday speech, but you definitely hear it in certain contexts, especially when talking about money or sometimes in older, more formal language. Think of it as a specialized term for 'one thousand'.
§ Where You Actually Hear This Word
You won't typically use 'Mille' to say you have a thousand books or a thousand friends. It's almost exclusively used when referring to amounts of money, specifically thousands of currency units. It's quite common in informal financial discussions or in news reports when discussing large sums.
Money Talk: This is the most frequent place you'll encounter 'Mille'. When Germans talk about thousands of euros, especially in a more casual or quick way, they often use 'Mille'. It's a bit like saying 'grand' in English for a thousand dollars or pounds.
Das Auto kostet dreißig Mille.
The car costs thirty thousand (euros).Er verdient zweieinhalb Mille im Monat.
He earns two and a half thousand (euros) a month.News and Media: You might hear it in news reports, especially when journalists are quoting people or paraphrasing informal statements about budgets, investments, or salaries. It lends a certain colloquial feel to the reporting.
Die Investition beträgt eine Mille Euro.
The investment amounts to one million euros. (Less common, but can appear informally, sometimes as a shortened form of 'Million', or if the speaker literally means one thousand in some contexts, but 'Million' is more standard for actual millions).**Important note on the above example:** While 'Mille' *can* sometimes be used in very informal contexts to hint at 'Million', especially in older slang, it primarily means 'thousand'. For 'million', always use 'Million'. The example above is more about demonstrating how it *might* be used colloquially, but stick to 'tausend' for thousand and 'Million' for million to avoid confusion.
Historical/Older Contexts: In some older texts or very specific technical jargon (like in some financial or legal fields from the past), 'Mille' might be encountered. However, for current A2 learners, focus on its use with money.
§ Practical Advice
As an A2 learner, you should primarily understand 'Mille' when you hear it, especially in the context of money. You don't necessarily need to use it yourself actively unless you're aiming for a very specific informal tone. 'Tausend' is always safe and correct for 'one thousand'. If you want to sound more natural in casual money conversations, then using 'Mille' for thousands of euros is a good step.
§ Mille: Not Always 1000
Alright, let's talk about "Mille." If you've been learning German for a bit, you probably know that "tausend" means "one thousand." So, where does "Mille" fit in? This is where many learners get tripped up. "Mille" also means "one thousand," but it's not interchangeable with "tausend" in every situation. You need to be careful about when and where you use it. It's a bit like how in English you might say "grand" for a thousand dollars – it's understood, but you wouldn't use it in every formal context.
§ The Currency Context
The most common place you'll hear "Mille" is when talking about money, specifically thousands of a currency. This is especially true in informal speech, or when dealing with larger sums. If someone says "zwei Mille Euro," they mean two thousand euros. It's a shortcut, and it's widely understood in this context.
Das Auto kostet fünf Mille (Euro).
Translation hint: The car costs five thousand (euros).
Er hat zehn Mille im Lotto gewonnen.
Translation hint: He won ten thousand in the lottery.
§ Don't Use "Mille" for Counting General Items
This is the big one. Do not, and I repeat, DO NOT use "Mille" when you're just counting a general number of things. For example, if you want to say "one thousand books," you say "tausend Bücher," not "eine Mille Bücher." This is a common beginner mistake that will make you sound unnatural. "Mille" isn't a general numeral.
- Incorrect Usage
- Ich habe Mille Freunde. (I have a thousand friends.)
- Correct Usage
- Ich habe tausend Freunde.
§ Formal vs. Informal
While "Mille" is perfectly acceptable in everyday, informal conversations, especially when discussing money, you wouldn't use it in very formal settings or official documents. In those cases, stick to "tausend." Imagine a bank statement or a legal contract – they will always use "tausend," not "Mille."
- Informal: "Das Konzert hat drei Mille gekostet." (The concert cost three thousand.)
- Formal: "Die Baukosten betragen dreitausend Euro." (The construction costs amount to three thousand euros.)
§ Historical Context (Less Common Now)
You might occasionally encounter "Mille" in older texts or very specific, historical contexts, referring to years (e.g., "Anno Domini 1900" might informally be "neunzehnhundert" but rarely "neunzehn Mille"). However, for practical modern German, this usage is minimal. Focus on the currency use for now.
§ Summary of Mistakes to Avoid
- Mistake 1
- Using "Mille" as a general replacement for "tausend" for any quantity.
- Mistake 2
- Using "Mille" in formal written documents or very formal spoken situations.
- Mistake 3
- Confusing it with the general meaning of "thousand" when not related to money or specific slang contexts.
So, remember: "Mille" is your friend when talking about thousands of euros (or other currency) in an informal way. For everything else, stick to "tausend." Keep it simple, keep it clear!
趣味小知识
The 'mille' in 'millennium' and 'millipede' comes from the same Latin root.
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Short and common in specific contexts.
Easy to spell.
Easy to pronounce.
Common in informal speech.
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Ich habe ihm mille Dank gesagt.
I said a thousand thanks to him.
Here, 'mille' acts as an adjective meaning 'a thousand'.
Die Veranstaltung zog mille Besucher an.
The event attracted a thousand visitors.
'Mille' modifies the noun 'Besucher'.
Er hat mille Gründe, glücklich zu sein.
He has a thousand reasons to be happy.
Used informally to express a large, indefinite number.
Sie sammelte mille Unterschriften für die Petition.
She collected a thousand signatures for the petition.
'Mille' is used as a numerical adjective.
Das Buch hat mille Seiten.
The book has a thousand pages.
A direct count of pages.
Es gibt mille Dinge zu erledigen.
There are a thousand things to do.
Again, expressing a large, indefinite quantity.
Für mille Euro kann man viel kaufen.
For a thousand euros, you can buy a lot.
Referring to an amount of money.
Sie musste mille Mal üben, bis es perfekt war.
She had to practice a thousand times until it was perfect.
Used to emphasize repeated actions.
Die Mille ist ein alter Ausdruck für tausend, den man manchmal noch hört.
The 'Mille' is an old expression for a thousand, which one sometimes still hears.
Here, 'Mille' functions as a noun, referring to the word itself.
Er hat mir eine Mille geliehen, damit ich mein Auto reparieren kann.
He lent me a grand (a thousand) so I could repair my car.
In this informal context, 'eine Mille' is used similarly to 'a grand' in English.
Die Strecke war über eine Mille lang, wir waren total erschöpft.
The distance was over a thousand (units) long, we were totally exhausted.
Here, 'Mille' is used loosely to indicate a large number, likely a thousand meters or kilometers, depending on context.
Für die Reparatur rechne ich mit einer Mille Euro.
For the repair, I'm calculating with a thousand euros.
This is a common informal usage when talking about money.
In alten Texten findet man oft die 'Mille' als Mengenangabe.
In old texts, you often find 'Mille' as a quantity.
This refers to the historical usage of the word.
Die Teilnehmerzahl überschritt die Mille, was ein großer Erfolg war.
The number of participants exceeded the thousand, which was a great success.
Here, 'die Mille' refers to the number one thousand.
Er träumt davon, eine Mille auf dem Konto zu haben.
He dreams of having a thousand (units of currency) in his account.
This implies a thousand euros or another currency.
Manchmal wird die 'Mille' auch in Fachsprachen verwendet, um tausend zu verkürzen.
Sometimes 'Mille' is also used in technical language to shorten 'thousand'.
This highlights its use as a brief term.
Die Chancen stehen mille zu eins, dass das nicht passieren wird.
The odds are a thousand to one that won't happen.
Er hat mir mille Gründe genannt, warum ich bleiben sollte.
He gave me a thousand reasons why I should stay.
Auf der Party waren gefühlt mille Leute.
It felt like a thousand people were at the party.
Ich habe ihm mille Mal gesagt, er soll das lassen.
I told him a thousand times to stop that.
Dieses Projekt wird uns mille Probleme bereiten.
This project will cause us a thousand problems.
Sie hat mille Komplimente für ihr neues Kleid bekommen.
She received a thousand compliments for her new dress.
Manchmal scheint es, als gäbe es mille Dinge gleichzeitig zu erledigen.
Sometimes it seems like there are a thousand things to do at once.
Er hat mille Ideen, wie man das verbessern könnte.
He has a thousand ideas on how to improve that.
容易混淆的词
This refers to a thousand-note or a thousand-unit, not the number itself. For example, 'ein Tausender' can mean a 1000-euro bill.
This means 'a thousandfold' or 'a thousand times', indicating multiplication or frequency, not the cardinal number one thousand.
This is a noun meaning 'the thousand', often used in phrases like 'im Tausend' (per thousand).
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'Tausend' also means 'one thousand' and is more commonly used in general contexts. Learners often wonder when to use 'Mille' instead of 'tausend'.
'Tausend' is the standard German word for one thousand. 'Mille' is less common and primarily used in specific financial or historical contexts, or as a colloquialism.
Ich habe tausend Euro. (I have a thousand Euros.)
The words sound somewhat similar, and both refer to large numbers. Beginners might mix them up, especially if they are not familiar with 'Mille'.
'Mille' is one thousand. 'Million' is one million. They represent vastly different scales.
Eine Million Menschen leben hier. (One million people live here.)
Similar to 'Million', the sound can be confusing for new learners, and both signify very large quantities.
'Mille' is one thousand. 'Milliard' is one billion (in the short scale, which German uses).
Das Vermögen beträgt eine Milliarde Dollar. (The fortune amounts to one billion dollars.)
Learners might get confused between 'Mille' (one thousand) and 'Hundert' (one hundred) when they are still grasping basic number vocabulary.
'Mille' is one thousand. 'Hundert' is one hundred. These are different orders of magnitude.
Das Buch kostet hundert Euro. (The book costs one hundred Euros.)
'Kilo' means one thousand in prefixes (like kilogram). Learners might think 'Mille' is also a prefix or used in similar measurements.
'Kilo' is a prefix meaning a thousand (e.g., Kilometer, Kilogramm). 'Mille' is a standalone word for a thousand, used in specific contexts.
Ich brauche ein Kilo Äpfel. (I need a kilo of apples.)
句型
eine Mille (numerical context)
Die Miete kostet eine Mille. (The rent costs one thousand.)
Mille Euro
Er hat eine Mille Euro gewonnen. (He won a thousand euros.)
mehrere Mille
Wir haben mehrere Mille Kilometer gefahren. (We drove several thousand kilometers.)
ein paar Mille
Ich brauche ein paar Mille für die Reparatur. (I need a few thousand for the repair.)
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When to use 'Mille'
While eintausend is the standard German word for one thousand, Mille is sometimes used, particularly in specific contexts. You'll often hear it in financial or historical contexts.
Pronunciation of 'Mille'
Pronounce Mille as 'MILL-uh'. The 'e' at the end is often a schwa sound, like the 'a' in 'about'.
Avoid common usage
Do not use Mille for everyday counting or when referring to a general quantity of one thousand. Stick to eintausend for these situations. Mille is more of a special case.
Historical context of 'Mille'
Historically, Mille has Latin roots (mille = thousand). This is why you might encounter it in older texts or specific fields that draw from Latin, like ancient Roman history.
Example: 'Pro Mille'
You might see 'pro Mille' meaning 'per thousand' or 'per mill'. For example, 'Die Steuer beträgt zwei pro Mille.' (The tax is two per thousand.)
Understanding 'Promille'
Related to Mille is the German word Promille, which specifically means 'parts per thousand' or '‰'. It's often used for blood alcohol content: 'Er hatte 0,8 Promille Alkohol im Blut.' (He had 0.8 parts per thousand alcohol in his blood.)
Context is key
Always pay attention to the context when you encounter Mille. It will help you understand its specific meaning and why it's being used instead of eintausend.
Not an everyday word
Remember, Mille is not a word you'll use every day. It's good to recognize it, but don't try to force it into conversations where eintausend is more appropriate.
Common in banking/finance (historical)
In some older financial texts or banking jargon, you might find Mille referring to a thousand units of currency. This usage is becoming less common but is still worth knowing.
Focus on 'eintausend' first
As an A2 learner, your priority should be mastering eintausend for 'one thousand'. Learn Mille as a contextual exception rather than a primary vocabulary word.
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记忆技巧
Think of 'mille' as sounding a bit like 'million,' which is a large number, helping you remember it relates to 'one thousand.'
视觉联想
Imagine a stack of one thousand euro bills with 'Mille' written on them. Or, visualize a very long 'Mille'-pillar reaching high, representing a large quantity.
Word Web
挑战
Try to use 'Mille' in a sentence when talking about a large quantity of something, for example, 'Ich brauche drei Mille davon.' (I need three thousand of those.)
词源
Latin 'mille'
原始含义： thousand
Indo-European文化背景
The word "Mille" is not commonly used in everyday German for "thousand." You'll usually hear "tausend." However, it appears in specific contexts like "pro Mille" (per mill/per thousand) or when referring to currency, often informally meaning a thousand marks or euros. While less frequent, knowing this word can help you understand certain phrases and historical references.
常见问题
10 个问题Mille primarily means 'one thousand' or 'a thousand'. It's often used in informal contexts or for specific measurements, but it's not the standard word for 'one thousand' in general usage.
No, Mille is not as common as 'tausend' for 'one thousand'. You'll encounter it in particular situations, but 'tausend' is the everyday word.
You might hear Mille in informal speech when talking about money, especially 'a thousand euros'. For example, 'Fünf Mille' (Five thousand [euros]). It's also used in some technical or historical contexts, like 'pro Mille' (per thousand) for percentages.
Sure. 'Ich habe ihm fünf Mille gegeben.' (I gave him five thousand [euros].)
Another one: 'Der Alkoholgehalt ist zwei Promille.' (The alcohol content is two per thousand.)
It's generally more informal, especially when used for money. In formal writing or speech, 'tausend' or 'eintausend' is almost always preferred.
In very specific contexts, it can refer to a 'mile' (from Latin 'mille passus' - a thousand paces), but this is not common in modern German. Stick to 'Meile' for 'mile'.
It's pronounced similar to the English word 'miller' without the 'r' at the end: 'MILL-eh'.
Mille is typically used as a feminine noun when referring to a thousand units, but more often it acts as an adjective or part of a compound. For example, 'eine Mille Euro'.
When referring to multiple thousands informally, you'd usually say 'zwei Mille', 'drei Mille', etc., without changing the word itself. It acts like an uninflected numeral in these cases.
It's good to recognize Mille when you hear it, but for active use, especially for 'one thousand', I recommend sticking to 'tausend' for clarity and broader applicability. You'll sound more natural and avoid potential misunderstandings.
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Ich habe ___ Euro.
Here, 'ein' is the correct indefinite article for a masculine noun 'Euro' in the nominative case. Although 'Mille' can mean 'thousand', it's not commonly used as a direct number in A1 level for 'one thousand euros'. Instead, 'ein' is used with 'Euro' to mean 'one euro' or as an indefinite article.
Er hat ___ Bücher.
'Viele' means 'many' and is used with plural nouns like 'Bücher' (books). 'Mille' is not an A1 word for 'many' or 'a lot'.
Das ist ___ Apfel.
'Ein' is the correct indefinite article for the masculine noun 'Apfel' (apple) in the nominative case.
Wir essen ___ Brot.
'Viel' means 'much' and is used with uncountable nouns like 'Brot' (bread). 'Mille' is not used here.
Sie hat ___ Katze.
'Eine' is the correct indefinite article for the feminine noun 'Katze' (cat) in the nominative case.
Ich sehe ___ Hund.
'Einen' is the correct indefinite article for the masculine noun 'Hund' (dog) in the accusative case (object of the verb 'sehen').
The German word for 'thousand'.
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Ich habe tausend Freunde.
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Das sind tausend Bücher.
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Ich warte schon tausend Jahre.
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Write a short sentence using a number between 1 and 1000 in German. For example, 'Ich habe fünf Äpfel.' (I have five apples.)
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Ich habe hundert Euro. (I have one hundred euros.)
Imagine you are counting from 1 to 10 in German. Write down the numbers.
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Eins, zwei, drei, vier, fünf, sechs, sieben, acht, neun, zehn.
Write a sentence telling someone your age in German. For example, 'Ich bin zwanzig Jahre alt.' (I am twenty years old.)
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Ich bin dreißig Jahre alt. (I am thirty years old.)
Wie viele Bücher habe ich?
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Ich habe drei Bücher. Du hast zwei Stifte. Er hat vier Äpfel.
Wie viele Bücher habe ich?
The passage says 'Ich habe drei Bücher,' which means 'I have three books.'
The passage says 'Ich habe drei Bücher,' which means 'I have three books.'
Welche Zahl ist nicht neunzehn?
Read this passage:
Siebzehn ist eine Zahl. Zwölf ist auch eine Zahl. Fünfzehn ist nicht neunzehn.
Welche Zahl ist nicht neunzehn?
The passage explicitly states 'Fünfzehn ist nicht neunzehn.'
The passage explicitly states 'Fünfzehn ist nicht neunzehn.'
Wie viele Bälle hat der Hund?
Read this passage:
Die Katze hat ein Spielzeug. Der Hund hat zwei Bälle. Das Kind hat drei Autos.
Wie viele Bälle hat der Hund?
The passage states 'Der Hund hat zwei Bälle,' meaning 'The dog has two balls.'
The passage states 'Der Hund hat zwei Bälle,' meaning 'The dog has two balls.'
Welche Zahl repräsentiert 'Mille' am häufigsten?
'Mille' ist ein alter Ausdruck für tausend. Manchmal hört man es noch im Kontext von Preisen oder Maßeinheiten, besonders in Süddeutschland oder Österreich.
In welchem Kontext könnte man 'Mille' hören?
Obwohl es selten ist, kann 'Mille' informell für tausend Euro oder tausend andere Einheiten verwendet werden, besonders bei umgangssprachlichen Ausdrücken für Geld.
Was ist die modernere und gebräuchlichere Art, 'tausend' auf Deutsch zu sagen?
'Tausend' ist das standardmäßige und am häufigsten verwendete Wort für 1000 im Deutschen. 'Mille' ist eher veraltet oder regional.
'Mille' ist das gängigste Wort für 'eintausend' im modernen Standarddeutsch.
Falsch. 'Tausend' ist das gängigste Wort für 'eintausend'. 'Mille' ist veraltet oder regional.
Man könnte 'Mille' in einem sehr formellen Geschäftsbrief verwenden.
Falsch. 'Mille' ist umgangssprachlich oder veraltet. In einem formellen Kontext würde man immer 'Tausend' verwenden.
'Mille' kann manchmal 'tausend' bedeuten, besonders wenn es um Geld geht.
Richtig. Obwohl es nicht die primäre oder moderne Art ist, tausend zu sagen, kann 'Mille' in bestimmten informellen oder regionalen Kontexten immer noch 'tausend' bedeuten, oft im Zusammenhang mit Geldbeträgen.
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Das sind vier Mille.
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Er hat schon fünf Mille verdient.
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You're writing a short message to a friend about a concert you just attended. You want to exaggerate a bit about the crowd size. Use 'Mille' in your message. Write 2-3 sentences.
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Hey! Das Konzert war der Wahnsinn! Es waren bestimmt hundert Mille Leute da, ich konnte kaum atmen. Die Stimmung war aber super!
Imagine you're bragging to a friend about a deal you got on a new gadget. You saved 'fünfhundert Mille' (five hundred thousand - being hyperbolic) on it. Write a short text message to your friend.
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Du glaubst es nicht! Ich habe ein neues Handy bekommen und glatt fünfhundert Mille gespart! Was für ein Schnäppchen!
Your car just broke down, and the mechanic told you it would cost 'drei Mille' to fix. You're complaining to a family member about the unexpected expense. Write two sentences.
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Mein Auto ist kaputt, und der Mechaniker will glatt drei Mille für die Reparatur! Das ist ja unglaublich teuer!
Wie viel Geld hat der Schauspieler für seinen ersten Film bekommen?
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In einem Interview erzählte der Schauspieler, dass er für seinen ersten Film 'zehn Mille' bekommen hat. Er war sehr überrascht, da er nur mit der Hälfte gerechnet hatte. 'Das war ein Traum!', sagte er lachend. 'Ich habe sofort meine Schulden bezahlt.'
Wie viel Geld hat der Schauspieler für seinen ersten Film bekommen?
Der Text sagt 'zehn Mille', was zehntausend bedeutet.
Der Text sagt 'zehn Mille', was zehntausend bedeutet.
Worum geht es in dem Text?
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Die Stadtverwaltung plant ein neues Projekt. Es wird geschätzt, dass das Projekt 'zwei Mille' Euro kosten wird. Viele Bürger sind besorgt über die hohen Ausgaben und fordern mehr Transparenz.
Worum geht es in dem Text?
Der Text spricht von einem 'neuen Projekt' und 'hohen Ausgaben' (zwei Mille Euro).
Der Text spricht von einem 'neuen Projekt' und 'hohen Ausgaben' (zwei Mille Euro).
Was ist das Ergebnis der Spendenaktion?
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Für die Spendenaktion wurden 'fünfzig Mille' Euro gesammelt. Das ist ein großer Erfolg und wird vielen bedürftigen Familien helfen. Die Organisatoren sind sehr stolz auf die Großzügigkeit der Spender.
Was ist das Ergebnis der Spendenaktion?
'Fünfzig Mille Euro' bedeutet fünfzigtausend Euro wurden gesammelt.
'Fünfzig Mille Euro' bedeutet fünfzigtausend Euro wurden gesammelt.
The costs for the renovation amount to half a million euros. What is half a million in German?
He won the race by mere milliseconds. Listen for the small unit of time.
A million stars are visible in the sky. How many stars?
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Sagen Sie: 'Eine halbe Million Menschen besuchten das Konzert.'
Focus: halbe Million
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Sagen Sie: 'Das Auto hat eine Million Kilometer auf dem Tacho.'
Focus: Million Kilometer
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Sagen Sie: 'Der Betrag wird in Milliliter gemessen.'
Focus: Milliliter gemessen
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This sentence emphasizes the informal use of 'mille' to mean 'one thousand'. The correct order forms a grammatically sound German sentence.
This sentence uses 'mille' to represent 'one thousand' informally. The word order follows standard German sentence structure.
Here, 'Mille' is used as a noun meaning 'one thousand'. The sentence construction is correct for expressing a past value.
Listen for how much the company earned.
Listen for how much money is owed.
Listen for the amount of money needed for the car.
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Wir haben schon drei Mille für das Projekt ausgegeben.
Focus: Mille
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Diese Investition könnte uns eine ganze Mille einbringen.
Focus: eine ganze Mille
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Die Reparatur wird sicher ein paar Mille kosten.
Focus: ein paar Mille
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Die Ankunft des neuen Medikaments verspricht, das Leben von Millionen von Menschen zu ___.
In diesem Kontext bedeutet 'Millionen' eine sehr große Anzahl, und das Medikament soll das Leben verbessern.
Es wurde geschätzt, dass die Restaurierung des historischen Gebäudes eine ___ Arbeit von vielen Jahren erforderte.
'Tausendfache' passt hier nicht, da es um den Aufwand geht, nicht um die Anzahl. 'Mühsame' beschreibt die langwierige und anstrengende Arbeit am besten.
Der Künstler ist bekannt für seine Werke, die oft Hunderte, ja sogar ___ von Details enthalten.
Hier wird eine Steigerung von 'Hunderte' gesucht, und 'Tausende' von Details passt am besten.
Die antike Stadt war einst die Heimat von ___ von Einwohnern, was ihre Größe und Bedeutung unterstreicht.
'Tausenden' ist hier die passendste Zahl, um die Größe der Bevölkerung zu beschreiben. 'Unzähligen' wäre auch möglich, aber 'Tausenden' ist präziser im Kontext von historischen Städten.
Um die genaue Position des Objekts zu bestimmen, muss man auf ___ Millimeter genau messen.
'Den tausendsten' bezieht sich hier auf die Präzision der Messung, also auf einen Tausendstel Millimeter.
Die Veranstaltung zog eine riesige Menschenmenge an, es waren sicherlich ___ von Besuchern anwesend.
Um eine 'riesige Menschenmenge' zu beschreiben, sind 'Tausende' von Besuchern die passende Größenordnung.
Focus on the context of 'Mille' in a financial, informal sense.
Consider 'Mille' in a situation involving costs or estimates.
Think about 'Mille' when referring to a substantial sum of money.
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Beschreiben Sie eine Situation, in der der Begriff 'Mille' umgangssprachlich für eine große Summe Geld verwendet werden könnte.
Focus: Mille
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Erklären Sie, warum 'Mille' eher in informellen Gesprächen über Geld vorkommt und welche Alternative man in formelleren Kontexten verwenden würde.
Focus: Mille, informell, formell
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Stellen Sie sich vor, Sie haben 'zwei Mille' gewonnen. Was würden Sie damit machen und warum?
Focus: Mille, gewinnen, investieren
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Summary
Mille is a casual way to say one thousand, especially for money, and is commonly heard in spoken German.
- Informal 'thousand'
- Used for money
- Spoken German
When to use 'Mille'
While eintausend is the standard German word for one thousand, Mille is sometimes used, particularly in specific contexts. You'll often hear it in financial or historical contexts.
Pronunciation of 'Mille'
Pronounce Mille as 'MILL-uh'. The 'e' at the end is often a schwa sound, like the 'a' in 'about'.
Avoid common usage
Do not use Mille for everyday counting or when referring to a general quantity of one thousand. Stick to eintausend for these situations. Mille is more of a special case.
Historical context of 'Mille'
Historically, Mille has Latin roots (mille = thousand). This is why you might encounter it in older texts or specific fields that draw from Latin, like ancient Roman history.
例句
In context, `Mille` expresses: one thousand (in some contexts).
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