uncountable in German

uncountable in German is unzählig, unzählbar, zahllos — uncountable means too many to count.

uncountable in German

unzählig

adj

So many as to be incapable of being counted.

unzählbar

adj

So many as to be incapable of being counted.

zahllos

adj

So many as to be incapable of being counted.

überabzählbar

adj

(mathematics) Incapable of being put into one-to-one correspondence with the natural numbers or any subset thereof.

unzählbar

adj

(grammar, of a noun) That cannot be used freely with numbers or the indefinite article, and therefore usually takes no plural form. Example: information.

What does "uncountable" mean?

adj Too many to count.
"The reasons for our failure were as uncountable as the grains of sand on a beach."
adj (mathematics) Describes a set so large it cannot be matched one by one with the counting numbers.
"Cantor’s “diagonal proof” shows that the set of real numbers is uncountable."
adj (grammar) Describes a noun with no plural form that is not normally used with 'a' or a number, such as information.
"Many languages do not distinguish countable nouns from uncountable nouns."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

uncountable in a sentence

The reasons for our failure were as uncountable as the grains of sand on a beach.
Cantor’s “diagonal proof” shows that the set of real numbers is uncountable.
Many languages do not distinguish countable nouns from uncountable nouns.

Similar words in German

countless

Common German translations

the of to AND A in I IS that for you IT

Frequently asked questions

What is "uncountable" in German?

"uncountable" in German is unzählig, unzählbar, zahllos. uncountable means: Too many to count.

Are there other ways to say "uncountable" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "uncountable": unzählig, unzählbar, zahllos, überabzählbar.

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