Dutch · Numbers & Time
een
one
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number 1.
Example
Ik heb een broer.
I have one brother.
Etymology
'Een' derives from the Proto-Germanic 'ainaz', which is related to the concept of unity or singularity. It has historical roots that trace back to Old Dutch and other Germanic languages.
How & Where It’s Used
'Een' is used in both formal and informal contexts to denote the number one. It is common in both spoken and written Dutch, applicable across various social settings.