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Einzahl

singular

noun AIN-tsahl Rare
Communication Language

Usage Note

Einzahl is the native term for the singular, synonymous with Singular. Its counterpart is Mehrzahl. Some nouns exist only in the Einzahl, like Obst. The plural is rare.

Examples

"In der Einzahl heißt es der Apfel."

Natural Translation

In the singular it is 'der Apfel'.

Literal Translation

In the singular calls it the apple.

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