German · Numbers & Time
Eins
One
Beginnernumber
Definition
The number one.
Example
Ich habe ein Kind.
I have one child.
Etymology
'Eins' means 'one' and is derived from Old High German 'ainz' and Proto-Germanic 'ainaz', representing a singular number.
How & Where It’s Used
'Eins' is used across all contexts, both written and spoken, without regard of formality, especially in counting or enumeration.