Dutch · Numbers & Time
drie
three
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number 3.
Example
Er zijn drie stoelen.
There are three chairs.
Etymology
'Drie' originates from the Proto-Germanic 'thewrez', which connects to the concept of ‘three’ in various Germanic languages. The form has remained stable through centuries.
How & Where It’s Used
'Drie' is employed in casual conversation and written forms, commonly found in educational materials and everyday usage, applicable in both formal and informal registers.