third

• Bezeichnet etwas, das in einer Reihenfolge oder Rangfolge nach dem zweiten kommt. Auch der dritte Teil einer Dreiteilung oder der dritte Platz.

Describes something as coming after the second in a sequence or order.

1. Ordinal numberA1formal

   Coming after the second in a sequence; the position of number three.

   Dritter

   • She finished in third place in the competition.
   • This is the third time I've called you today.
   • He lives on the third floor of the building.

2. FractionA2formal

   One of three equal parts of something.

   Drittel

   • A third of the students passed the exam.
   • He ate a third of the pizza by himself.
   • She spent a third of her salary on rent.

• Adverb zur Angabe der Position in einer Reihenfolge oder Rangfolge. Es wird in Sätzen wie „Er beendete das Rennen als Dritter“ verwendet, kommt aber als reines Adverb seltener vor als die adjektivischen und substantivischen Formen.

An ordinal number adverb used to denote position in a sequence. It can be used in sentences like "He finished third in the race." However, as an adverb, it is less common than its adjectival and noun forms and is typically used in rankings or lists.

1. Sequence in orderA1formal

   In the position after the second and before the fourth in a series.

   Dritter

   • She finished third in the competition.
   • He was the third to speak at the conference.
   • The third to arrive was my cousin.

   Synonymethirdly

2. In the third placeA2formal

   Used to introduce a third point in a list or argument.

   drittens

   • First, we need to gather data; second, analyze it; and third, present the findings.
   • Third, we must consider the environmental impact.
   • Third, let's discuss the budget for the project.

   Synonymethirdly

• Einer von drei gleichen Teilen eines Ganzen; auch die Position nach der zweiten in einer Reihenfolge.

A noun referring to one of three equal parts of a whole, or the position after the second in a series or sequence.

1. Position in a sequenceA1formal

   The position or rank following second and preceding fourth.

   dritte Stelle

   • He finished in third place in the competition.
   • The third chapter of the book is the most interesting.
   • She is the third in line for the throne.

2. FractionA2formal

   One of three equal parts of something.

   Drittel

   • A third of the students passed the exam.
   • He ate a third of the pizza by himself.
   • She donated a third of her income to charity.

   Synonymeone-third

3. Baseball termB1informalamericansport

   The third base in baseball.

   dritte Base

   • The runner was tagged out at third.
   • He plays third for the local team.
   • The ball was hit to third base.

   Synonymethird base

   Antonymefirstsecond

• Kardinalzahl, die die Menge von drei Dingen, Personen oder Zähleinheiten angibt; sie wird auch als Substantiv, Artikelwort oder Pronomen verwendet.

The cardinal numeral representing the quantity of three units; the third positive integer following two. Also functions as a noun (denoting the symbol, quantity, or group of three), adjective/determiner (modifying nouns to indicate quantity), and pronoun (standing in for a plural noun phrase).

1. Cardinal numeral: the number 3A1formal

   Used to denote a quantity of three persons or things; the third positive integer in the sequence of natural numbers; represents a trio, triplet, or triple quantity in counting, mathematics, and everyday usage.

   Kardinalzahl: die Zahl 3

   • I have three sisters.
   • She ordered three cups of coffee.
   • Three plus three equals six.
   • They waited for three hours.
   • He scored three points in the game.

2. Noun: the number, symbol, or group of threeA2formal

   A noun referring to the cardinal number three; the numeral symbol 3 or III; a set, collection, or group consisting of three items; a playing card, domino, or die face displaying three pips.

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

   • The number three is a prime number.
   • Write the number as a three, not a four.
   • They formed a three to complete the project.
   • He drew the three of hearts from the deck.
   • In basketball, a three is worth three points.

3. Adjective/Determiner: amounting to threeA1formal

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

   Adjektiv/Determinativ: in der Anzahl drei

   • She lives in a three-bedroom house.
   • We need three volunteers for the event.
   • The recipe calls for three eggs.
   • He worked three shifts this week.
   • Three countries signed the agreement.

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

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

   Pronomen: drei (Personen oder Dinge)

   • Five applied, but only three were accepted.
   • I invited ten people; three arrived late.
   • How many do you need? — Three will suffice.
   • Several tried, but three succeeded.
   • Of the candidates, three were selected.