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zero in German

zero in German is Null, Nullstelle, Nichts — zero means the number 0; the quantity representing none at all.

zero in German

Null
noun
Nullstelle
noun
(mathematics) A value of the independent variables of a function, for which the function is equal to zero.
Null
noun
(mathematics, algebra) The additive identity element of a monoid or greater algebraic structure, particularly a group or ring.
Null
noun
(slang) A person of little or no importance.
Nichts
noun
(slang) A person of little or no importance.
Niemand
noun
(slang) A person of little or no importance.
Null
noun
A setting of calibrated instruments such as a firearm, corresponding to a zero value.
Nullpunkt
noun
A setting of calibrated instruments such as a firearm, corresponding to a zero value.
null
num
The cardinal number occurring before one and that denotes no quantity or amount at all, represented in Arabic numerals as 0.
Zero
num
The cardinal number occurring before one and that denotes no quantity or amount at all, represented in Arabic numerals as 0.
nullen
verb
(transitive) To set some amount to be zero.

What does "zero" mean?

  1. num The number 0; the quantity representing none at all.
    "The thermometer read zero degrees this morning."
  2. noun The starting point on a scale from which measurements are counted.
    "The gauge is calibrated so that zero means no pressure at all."
  3. noun Nothing at all; none.
    "He had zero interest in the meeting."
  4. verb To reset something to zero, or to adjust an instrument so it reads zero correctly.
    "Zero the scale before you weigh the ingredients."

zero in a sentence

  • The thermometer read zero degrees this morning.
  • She scored zero points in the first round.
  • The gauge is calibrated so that zero means no pressure at all.
  • He had zero interest in the meeting.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "zero" in German?

"zero" in German is Null, Nullstelle, Nichts. zero means: The number 0; the quantity representing none at all.

How do you use "zero" in a sentence?

Example: "The thermometer read zero degrees this morning." In German, "zero" is Null, Nullstelle, Nichts.

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

Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "zero": Null, Nullstelle, Nichts, Niemand, Nullpunkt, null.

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