die Acht

Plural: die Achten
Goethe A1 Noun
  1. the eight
  2. the wobbly wheel
  3. the figure of eight
1.

the eight

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  • Um 8 , um 8, warum bin ich aufgewacht.
  • Eight o'clock, eight o'clock,why did I wake up?
2.

the wobbly wheel

(When a bike wheel isn't "in line" then we say it has an "Acht" in German.)
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  • Mein Fahrrad hat eine Acht.
  • My bike has a wobbling wheel.
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3.

the figure of eight

(Technical term for the directional characteristic of a microphone. )
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  • Niemand:Toningenieure: Kugel, Niere oder Acht?
  • No one:Audio engineers: omnidirectional, cardioid or figure of eight?

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Word of the Day – “achten”

A fun look at the various German words with "acht" (acht, Achtung, verachten,...) and what the number has to do with attention, respect and the observer effect.

Vocab: acht, achtzig, achtel, achten, beachten, beobachten, verachten, achtlos, Achtsamkeit

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How many meanings does the German word 'Acht' have?

Acht has 3 distinct meanings: 1. the eight, 2. the wobbly wheel, 3. the figure of eight.

What is the gender of 'Acht'?

die

What is the plural of 'Acht'?

die Achten

What is 'Acht' related to?

This is a standalone entry with no parent word listed.

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Word of the Day – “achten”
A fun look at the various German words with "acht" (acht, Achtung, verachten,...) and what the number has to do with attention, respect and the observer effect.
Vocab: acht, achtzig, achtel, achten, beachten, beobachten, verachten, achtlos, Achtsamkeit
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