twelfth

An adjective describing the position or item number 12 in a sequence.

• 🇩🇪Adjektiv, das die Position oder das Element mit der Nummer 12 in einer Reihenfolge bezeichnet.

1. Position in sequence A2 formal

   Coming immediately after the eleventh and before the thirteenth in a series or order.

   • He finished in twelfth place in the race.
   • The twelfth chapter of the book is the most exciting.
   • She celebrated her twelfth birthday with a big party.

   🇩🇪zwölfte

• more twelfth comparative form
• most twelfth superlative form

A noun referring to the position or rank that is number 12 in a sequence, or one of twelve equal parts of a whole.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das die Position oder den Rang Nummer 12 in einer Reihenfolge angibt oder eines von zwölf gleichen Teilen eines Ganzen bezeichnet.

1. Position 12 A2 formal

   The item or person that is number twelve in a sequence or list.

   • He finished twelfth in the race.
   • The twelfth of the month is a holiday.
   • She was the twelfth person to arrive at the party.

   🇩🇪Zwölfter

2. Fraction B1 formal

   One of twelve equal parts of a whole.

   • He ate a twelfth of the cake.
   • The recipe calls for a twelfth of a cup of sugar.
   • Only a twelfth of the budget was allocated to education.

   🇩🇪Zwölftel

• twelfths plural form
• twelfths' possessive plural form
• twelfth's possessive singular form

The cardinal numeral representing the quantity of twelve units; the twelfth positive integer following eleven; a highly composite number (divisible by 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12) historically fundamental to measurement systems, timekeeping, and commerce (dozens, hours, months). Also functions as a noun (denoting the symbol, quantity, or group of twelve), adjective/determiner (modifying nouns to indicate quantity), and pronoun (standing in for a plural noun phrase).

• 🇩🇪Kardinalzahl, die die Menge von zwölf Gegenständen, Personen oder Zähleinheiten angibt; bildet die Grundlage des Begriffs „Dutzend“; wird auch als Substantiv, Artikelwort oder Pronomen verwendet.

1. Cardinal numeral: the number 12 A1 formal

   Used to denote a quantity of twelve persons or things; the twelfth positive integer in the sequence of natural numbers; a highly composite number widely used in traditional measurement, timekeeping, and commerce; represents a duodecad, dozen, or twelvefold quantity in counting, mathematics, and everyday usage.

   • There are twelve months in a year.
   • She bought twelve eggs for the recipe.
   • Twelve plus twelve equals twenty-four.
   • The clock strikes twelve at midnight.
   • He scored twelve points in the final quarter.

   🇩🇪Kardinalzahl: die Zahl 12

2. Noun: the number, symbol, or group of twelve A2 formal

   A noun referring to the cardinal number twelve; the numeral symbol 12 or XII; a set, collection, or group consisting of twelve items; commonly known as a dozen; a team, ensemble, or musical group of twelve members.

   • The number twelve is often associated with completeness in cultural traditions.
   • Order a dozen roses, or simply say 'I want a twelve'.
   • The jazz twelve performed a complex arrangement at the festival.
   • He rolled a twelve with three six-sided dice.
   • In rugby union, the twelve refers to the outside centre position.

   🇩🇪Substantiv: die Zahl, das Symbol oder die Gruppe von zwölf

3. Adjective/Determiner: amounting to twelve A1 formal

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

   • They rented a twelve-seater van for the trip.
   • We need twelve more signatures to finalize the petition.
   • The blueprint requires twelve wooden beams.
   • She worked twelve consecutive hours during the holiday rush.
   • Twelve European nations adopted the new policy.

   🇩🇪Adjektiv/Determinativ: in Höhe von zwölf

4. Pronoun: twelve people or things (plural) B1 formal

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

   • Fifty applied, but only twelve were invited for the final round.
   • I invited twenty colleagues; twelve confirmed their attendance.
   • How many copies should we print? — Twelve will be enough.
   • Several bands auditioned, but twelve advanced to the semifinals.
   • Of the essays submitted, twelve were selected for publication.

   🇩🇪Pronomen: zwölf Personen oder Dinge

• twelfth ordinal