Grammatik des Lebens - A2 - Die Zahlen: Der wievielte in der Reihe?
Grammar of Life - A2 - Ordinal numbers - Using "how many" to ask for ordinal numbers
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Mit dem Wort "wievielte" kann man nach einer Ordinalzahl fragen.
The word "how many" can be used to ask for an ordinal number.
Der wievielte Tag des Jahres ist heute? - Heute ist der erste Tag des Jahres.
What is the day of the year today? - Today is the first day of the year.
Mit dem wievielten Mann ist sie verheiratet? - Sie ist mit dem dritten Mann verheiratet.
Which man is she married to? - She is married to the third husband.
Das wievielte Auto will er sich kaufen? - Er will sich ein drittes Auto kaufen.
How many cars does he want to buy? - He wants to buy a third car.
Den wievielten Platz hat er belegt? - Er hat bei der Meisterschaft den zweiten Platz belegt.
What place did he take? - He took second place in the championship.
Ab dem wievielten Tag braucht man hier eine Krankmeldung? - Ab dem dritten Tag.
From how many days on do you need a sick note here? - From the third day.
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Grammar of Life - A2 - Ordinal numbers - Using "how many" to ask for ordinal numbers
