drei
three
Beginner Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/dʁaɪ̯/
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Cultural Note
The number three holds special significance in German fairy tales and folklore. 'Aller guten Dinge sind drei' (All good things come in threes) is a well-known proverb, and many Brothers Grimm tales feature three wishes, three siblings, or three tasks.
📝 Example Sentences
Ich habe drei Geschwister.
I have three siblings.
Es ist drei Uhr.
It is three o'clock.
Aller guten Dinge sind drei.
All good things come in threes.