Also means
counter, meter
Usage Note
Zähler is the top number of a fraction, the numerator, contrasted with Nenner (denominator). Outside maths it means a counting device such as an electricity meter (Stromzaehler). It is the unchanged plural.
Examples
"Im Bruch drei Viertel ist drei der Zähler."
Natural Translation
In the fraction three quarters, three is the numerator.
Literal Translation
In-the fraction three quarters is three the numerator.
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