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How do you say "three" in German?
drei
In German, "three" is drei.
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Pronunciation
Drei is pronounced DRYY, a single syllable with a 'dr' sound at the start.
Grammar notes
Number/adjective, drei. Does not inflect with gender.
Example sentence
Es gibt drei Farben in der Regenbogen.
There are three colors in the rainbow.
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How to remember drei
Drei sounds like it has three sounds: 'dr' plus the 'eye' sound.
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Questions about drei
How do you say "three" in German?
In German, "three" is drei. It is a noun.
How is drei written in German?
drei is written using the standard German script.
How is drei used in a sentence?
Use drei as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Es gibt drei Farben in der Regenbogen. (There are three colors in the rainbow.).
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