Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #500
Word (Wort)

zweite

Translation (Übersetzung) second
Pronunciation (Aussprache) /ˈtsvaɪ̯tə/
A1
Adjective
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
adjective declension A1 basic numbers ordinal
Zweite is the inflected form of 'zwei' (two) used as an ordinal number. It declines according to gender, case, and number. As an ordinal, it's commonly used in dates, rankings, and sequences. Unlike English 'second', German doesn't capitalize it unless it starts a sentence or is part of a proper noun.

zweite - German Adjective - zweite Meaning - zweite Translation - zweite Adjective Examples

zweite is a German Adjective

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

zweite Examples (Beispiele) in English

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

Das ist mein zweiter Versuch.
This is my second attempt.
Personal achievement
Sie wohnt im zweiten Stock.
She lives on the second floor.
Location
Heute ist der zweite Mai.
Today is the second of May.
Date
Er ist der zweite in der Reihe.
He is second in line.
Sequence
Ich brauche eine zweite Meinung.
I need a second opinion.
Medical/advice

zweite Word Family - zweite Related Words - zweite Family Members

zweite Word Family (Wortfamilie)

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

Cardinal Number (Grundzahl)
zwei
Meaning: two
Example: Ich habe zwei Brüder.
Numeral
Fraction (Bruchzahl)
Zweitel
Meaning: half
Example: Ein Zweitel des Kuchens.
Noun

zweite Usage - zweite Collocations - zweite Idioms - zweite Synonyms - zweite Antonyms

zweite Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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zweite Collocations (Kollokationen)

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

zweite Hälfte
second half
High frequency
zweite Chance
second chance
High frequency
zweite Klasse
second class
Medium frequency
zweite Wahl
second choice/seconds (goods)
Medium frequency
zweite Reihe
second row
Medium frequency
zweite Meinung
second opinion
Medium frequency
zweite Geige spielen
to play second fiddle
Low frequency
zweite Natur
second nature
Low frequency

zweite Idioms (Redewendungen)

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

in zweiter Linie
secondarily
Something that is of secondary importance
aus zweiter Hand
second-hand
Used to describe something that is not new, but previously owned
zweite Geige spielen
to play second fiddle
To have a subordinate role or less important position
zweite Wahl sein
to be second choice
Not being the first or preferred option
in zweiter Reihe stehen
to be in the second row
To have a less prominent position

zweite Synonyms (Synonyme)

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

nächste
Meaning: next
Medium similarity
folgende
Meaning: following
Medium similarity
weitere
Meaning: further/another
Low similarity

zweite Antonyms (Antonyme)

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

erste
Meaning: first
letzte
Meaning: last
dritte
Meaning: third

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zweite Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

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

erste dritte Nummer Reihenfolge Position Platz Rang Sequenz

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