twelve

A numeral (not an adjective) representing the number 12.

• 🇩🇪Zahlwort, das die Zahl 12 bezeichnet; auch als Mengenangabe für ein Dutzend.

1. Quantity of twelve A1 formal

   Denoting a quantity consisting of 12 items or units.

   • There are twelve months in a year.
   • She bought twelve apples at the market.
   • The clock struck twelve at midnight.

   🇩🇪Menge von zwölf

   Synonyme: dozen

• more twelve comparative form
• most twelve superlative form

A noun referring to the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one.

• 🇩🇪Die Kardinalzahl zwischen elf und dreizehn; die Summe aus elf und eins. Auch eine Gruppe oder Menge von zwölf Dingen oder Personen sowie das zwölfte Element einer Reihe.

1. The number 12 A1 formal

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

   • There are twelve months in a year.
   • She bought a dozen eggs, which is twelve.
   • The clock struck twelve at midnight.

   🇩🇪Zwölf

   Synonyme: dozen

• twelves plural form
• twelves' possessive plural form
• twelve'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