Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #1500
Word (Wort)

achte

Translation (Übersetzung) eighth
Pronunciation (Aussprache) /ˈaxtə/
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"Achte" is the inflected form of the ordinal number "achte" (eighth) used with masculine and neuter nouns in the nominative and accusative cases. It follows the pattern of weak adjective declension when preceded by a definite article or other determiner. As an ordinal number, it indicates position in a sequence. In German, ordinal numbers are typically formed by adding "-te" to cardinal numbers from 2-19 (except for "erste", "dritte", and "siebte").

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achte is a German Adjective

Learn achte meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. achte is classified as an Adjective in German grammar.

achte Examples (Beispiele) in English

achte examples with English translations. See how to use achte in sentences. achte example sentences in English below.

Der achte Teil der Serie war der beste.
The eighth part of the series was the best.
Describing sequence in media
Heute ist der achte März.
Today is the eighth of March.
Stating dates
Er wohnt im achten Stock.
He lives on the eighth floor.
Describing building levels
Das ist mein achter Versuch.
This is my eighth attempt.
Counting attempts
Sie wurde Achte im Wettbewerb.
She came eighth in the competition.
Competition results

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achte Word Family (Wortfamilie)

achte word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn achte family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore achte related words and expand your German vocabulary.

Cardinal Number (Grundzahl)
acht
Meaning: eight
Example: Acht Äpfel liegen auf dem Tisch.
Numeral
Fraction (Bruchzahl)
Achtel
Meaning: eighth (fraction)
Example: Ein Achtel des Kuchens ist übrig.
Noun
Multiplicative (Vervielfältigungszahl)
achtmal
Meaning: eight times
Example: Ich habe es achtmal versucht.
Adverb
Collective Number (Sammelzahl)
Achter
Meaning: group of eight
Example: Ein Achter gewann das Ruderrennen.
Noun

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achte Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

Learn how to use achte in context. Discover achte collocations (common word combinations), idioms, synonyms, and antonyms. Master achte usage patterns and expand your German vocabulary with related words.

achte Collocations (Kollokationen)

achte collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn achte word combinations and how to use achte with other words naturally.

der achte Tag
the eighth day
High frequency
im achten Stock
on the eighth floor
High frequency
das achte Kapitel
the eighth chapter
Medium frequency
am achten Mai
on the eighth of May
High frequency
der achte Platz
eighth place
Medium frequency
die achte Klasse
eighth grade
Medium frequency
der achte Teil
the eighth part
Low frequency
im achten Jahrhundert
in the eighth century
Medium frequency
der achte Versuch
the eighth attempt
Low frequency
die achte Stunde
the eighth hour
Low frequency

achte Idioms (Redewendungen)

achte idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing achte with meanings and explanations. Master achte expressions used in everyday German.

Achte auf dich!
Take care of yourself!
A friendly warning or farewell meaning "be careful" or "look after yourself"
Er ist immer der Achte im Bunde
He's always the odd one out
Someone who doesn't quite fit in with a group
Das ist mir achte
That's all the same to me
Expressing indifference about something (regional/archaic)
Bis zum achten Himmel
To the seventh heaven
Extremely happy or delighted (German uses "seventh" not "eighth" in this idiom)

achte Synonyms (Synonyme)

achte synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for achte and expand your German vocabulary. Learn achte similar words and their usage.

achter
Meaning: eighth
High similarity
achtes
Meaning: eighth
High similarity
Nummer acht
Meaning: number eight
Medium similarity
Platz acht
Meaning: place eight
Medium similarity
Ordinalzahl acht
Meaning: ordinal number eight
Low similarity

achte Antonyms (Antonyme)

achte antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to achte. Discover achte opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

erste
Meaning: first
letzte
Meaning: last
siebte
Meaning: seventh
neunte
Meaning: ninth

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achte Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

achte semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to achte. Explore achte related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn achte contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Zahl Reihenfolge Position Sequenz Ordinalzahl Nummer Platzierung Rang Folge Abstufung

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