German · Numbers & Time
Drei
Three
Beginnernumber
Definition
The number three.
Example
Wir sind drei Personen.
We are three people.
Etymology
The word 'drei' originates from the Proto-Germanic form '*þrīz', which comes from the Proto-Indo-European '*tree'. Linguistically, the word has maintained a similar form across various Germanic languages.
How & Where It’s Used
'Drei' is used in both spoken and written German, and it is common in informal as well as formal contexts. It is universally understood across all German-speaking regions without significant regional variations.