German · Numbers & Time
Tausend
One thousand
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Definition
The number one thousand.
Example
Es gibt tausend Möglichkeiten.
There are a thousand possibilities.
Etymology
'Tausend' originates from the Proto-Germanic '*thusundiz', which comes from the Proto-Indo-European '*dʰous', meaning 'two'. Over time, the term has evolved to represent a larger counting unit.
How & Where It’s Used
'Tausend' is utilized in spoken and written German, suitable for both formal and informal situations. It is universally recognized in German-speaking regions.