numeral
one thousand
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'eintausend' is the cardinal numeral meaning 'one thousand' (1000). Numeric value: 1000. In everyday German, 'tausend' often suffices, but 'eintausend' is used for clarity or formality. No plural. It behaves like other cardinals in number expressions and combines with other numerals (eintausendfünfhundert = 1500).
Examples
Eintausend Euro reichen nicht für das Auto.
One thousand euros are not enough for the car.
Die Stiftung versprach, eintausend Euro zu spenden, falls die Gemeinde genug Unterstützer finden würde.
The foundation promised to donate one thousand euros if the community would find enough supporters.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture 1,000 stacked coins to remember 'eintausend'
ein + tausend (thousand) — literal composition
Notes
Cardinal number for 1000. Used in prices and counts.