German

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Etymology

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From late Middle High German zifer (digit), from Old French cifre, from Medieval Latin cifra, from Arabic صِفْر (ṣifr).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈt͡sɪfɐ/
  • Rhymes: -ɪfɐ
  • Audio:(file)

Noun

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Ziffer f (genitive Ziffer, plural Ziffern)

  1. digit, numeral
  2. (law) a numbered division unit written alongside the text

Declension

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Derived terms

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See also

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Further reading

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  • Ziffer” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
  • Ziffer” in Duden online

Luxembourgish

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Etymology

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From late Middle High German zifer (digit), from Old French cifre, from Medieval Latin cifra.

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Noun

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Ziffer f (plural Zifferen)

  1. numeral, digit