numeral
hundred
A1
'hundert' is the cardinal numeral for 100, meaning 'hundred'. It’s used as an invariable number word (often written einhundert/einhundert). In compounds it attaches directly (zweihundert). No gender or plural. Spanish equivalents are 'cien' (exactly 100) and 'ciento' (used in 101–199).
Examples
Der Lehrer erklärte, dass hundert Seiten in der Prüfung gestattet waren, weil die Prüfung umfangreich war.
The teacher explained that one hundred pages were allowed in the exam because the test was extensive.
Es sind hundert Euro.
It's one hundred euros.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture the number 100 on a big banner when you say 'hundert'
sounds like English 'hundred' (same root)
Notes
Used as a cardinal number; combines with other numbers (e.g., hundertzwanzig = 120).