eins

Meaning

Num

1. (cardinal,numeral) one (numerical value represented by the Arabic numeral 1; first positive number in the set of natural numbers)
2. (colloquial) one, one o'clock

Pron

Alternative form of eines: strong nominative/accusative neuter singular of einer

Adv

only used in sich eins sein (“to agree”) and eins werden (“to arrive at an agreement”)

Pronounced as (IPA)

[aɪ̯ns]

Etymology

From eines, originally the neuter form of ein. Ultimately from Proto-Germanic *ainatō, the singular neuter form of Proto-Germanic *ainaz (“one”).

Sentences

Mein Freund kann Ihnen das eins zu eins bestätigen .

My friend can confirm this one on one.

Welcher berühmte Mathematiker starb schon mit zwei mal zehn hoch eins Jahren im Duell ?

Which famous mathematician died in a duel at the age of two times ten years old?

Abschnitt eins dient als Einführung in die Richtlinie .

Section one serves as an introduction to the policy.