second in German
second in German is zweite, Sekunde, zweit- — second means coming after the first in order, position, or importance.
second in German
zweite
Number-two; following after the first one with nothing between them. The ordinal number corresponding to the cardinal number two.
Sekunde
Number-two; following after the first one with nothing between them. The ordinal number corresponding to the cardinal number two.
zweit-
(with superlative) After the first; at the second rank.
Sekundant
One who supports another in a contest or combat, such as a dueller's assistant.
Sekunde
Augenblick
Moment
Sekunde
A unit of angle equal to one-sixtieth of a minute of arc or one part in 3600 of a degree.
zweite
A unit of angle equal to one-sixtieth of a minute of arc or one part in 3600 of a degree.
zweite Wahl
(usually, in the plural) A manufactured item that, though still usable, fails to meet quality control standards.
Nachschlag
(usually, in the plural) An additional helping of food.
Sekunde
(music) The interval between two adjacent notes in a diatonic scale (either or both of them may be raised or lowered from the basic scale via any type of accidental).
unterstützen
(transitive) To assist or support; to back.
beipflichten
(Should we move, merge or split(+) this sense?) (transitive) To agree as a second person to (a proposal), usually to reach a necessary quorum of two. (This may come from etymology 1 above.)
sekundieren
(Should we move, merge or split(+) this sense?) (transitive) To agree as a second person to (a proposal), usually to reach a necessary quorum of two. (This may come from etymology 1 above.)
What does "second" mean?
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adjective Coming after the first in order, position, or importance.
"She finished second in the marathon."
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noun A unit of time equal to one sixtieth of a minute.
"The race was decided by less than a second."
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verb To formally support a motion or proposal so that it can be voted on.
"I move that we adjourn — do I have someone to second the motion?"
second in a sentence
- She finished second in the marathon.
- This is his second attempt at passing the exam.
- The race was decided by less than a second.
- Wait a second, I need to grab my keys.
Similar words in German
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "second" in German?
"second" in German is zweite, Sekunde, zweit-. second means: Coming after the first in order, position, or importance.
How do you use "second" in a sentence?
Example: "She finished second in the marathon." In German, "second" is zweite, Sekunde, zweit-.
Are there other ways to say "second" in German?
Yes — German has 11 translations listed for "second": zweite, Sekunde, zweit-, Sekundant, Augenblick, Moment.
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