fourteen

• Die natürliche Zahl, die die Summe von dreizehn und eins ist. Sie wird auch als Zahlwort für die Anzahl 14 verwendet.

1. The number 14A1formal

   The cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one.

   Vierzehn

   • Fourteen is an even number.
   • She turned fourteen last week.
   • There are fourteen students in the class.

• Kardinalzahl, die die Anzahl von vierzehn Gegenständen, Personen oder Zähleinheiten angibt; wird auch als Substantiv, Artikelwort oder Pronomen verwendet.

The cardinal numeral representing the quantity of fourteen units; the fourteenth positive integer following thirteen; a composite number (2×7). Also functions as a noun (denoting the symbol, quantity, or group of fourteen), adjective/determiner (modifying nouns to indicate quantity), and pronoun (standing in for a plural noun phrase).

1. Cardinal numeral: the number 14A1formal

   Used to denote a quantity of fourteen persons or things; the fourteenth positive integer in the sequence of natural numbers; a composite number (2×7); represents a fourteenfold quantity in counting, mathematics, and everyday usage.

   Kardinalzahl: die Zahl 14

   • There are fourteen days in two weeks.
   • She scored fourteen points in the match.
   • Fourteen plus fourteen equals twenty-eight.
   • The flight departs at fourteen hundred hours.
   • He read fourteen books last month.

2. Noun: the number, symbol, or group of fourteenA2formal

   A noun referring to the cardinal number fourteen; the numeral symbol 14 or XIV; a set, collection, or group consisting of fourteen items; a playing card displaying fourteen (in extended decks); a team or ensemble of fourteen members.

   Substantiv: die Zahl, das Symbol oder die Gruppe von vierzehn

   • The number fourteen marks the middle of the month in many contexts.
   • Circle the fourteens in this dataset.
   • The choir consists of a fourteen of vocalists.
   • In bridge variants, the fourteen can be a wild card.
   • The historical manuscript mentions a fourteen of scholars.

3. Adjective/Determiner: amounting to fourteenA1formal

   Used attributively before a noun to indicate that the quantity or number of the noun is fourteen; modifies plural countable nouns to specify exact quantity.

   Adjektiv/Determinativ: in der Anzahl von vierzehn

   • They booked a fourteen-night cruise.
   • We need fourteen additional chairs for the conference.
   • The recipe requires fourteen grams of yeast.
   • She completed fourteen certifications this year.
   • Fourteen international delegates attended the summit.

4. Pronoun: fourteen people or things (plural)B1formal

   Used as a pronoun to refer to fourteen previously mentioned or understood persons or things; takes plural verb agreement.

   Pronomen: vierzehn Personen oder Dinge

   • Forty applied, but only fourteen were shortlisted.
   • I invited thirty guests; fourteen confirmed their attendance.
   • How many participants do we need? — Fourteen will suffice.
   • Several startups pitched, but fourteen received funding.
   • Of the applications reviewed, fourteen were approved.