In German, one hundred is "einhundert" (or simply "hundert" when the meaning is clear). It is a cornerstone of the numbering system, used not only for 100 but also as a building block for larger numbers.
- 100 = hundert (sometimes einhundert for clarity)
- Numbers 101, 102, etc., are formed by adding after hundert (e.g., 101 = hundert(ein), 102 = hundert(zwei))
- For multiples, hundert is combined with a prefix: 200 = zweihundert, 300 = dreihundert...
Usage
hundert is central to expressing large numbers, making German both logical and systematic.
- 100 = hundert
- 101 = hundert(ein)
- 110 = hundertzehn
- 120 = hundertzwanzig
- 200 = zweihundert
Conclusion
hundert is more than just "100"—it's a key to unlocking German numerical patterns.
- 100 = hundert
- Use hundert as a base for 101+ and for multiples like 200 (zweihundert)
- Master hundert to understand all numbers above 100!