German · Numbers & Time
Hundert
One hundred
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Definition
The number one hundred.
Example
Das kostet hundert Euro.
That costs one hundred euros.
Etymology
The word 'hundert' stems from the Proto-Germanic '*hundwurt', which indicated the number one hundred. Its origins can be traced back to the Proto-Indo-European root '*ḱm̥tóm'.
How & Where It’s Used
'Hundert' is versatile, appearing in both spoken and written forms, used in formal and informal contexts. It is widely understood across different German regions.