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zahl
"Zahl" means "number" in English.
In a sentence
Die Zahl der Gäste ist gestiegen.
The number of guests has increased.
Here, 'Zahl' is used as a noun meaning 'number', referring to the count of guests.
Bitte zahl den Betrag an der Kasse.
Please pay the amount at the checkout.
In this context, 'zahl' is used as a verb form and means 'pay', addressing someone informally in the imperative mood.
Sie analysiert jede Zahl in der Tabelle genau.
She analyzes every number in the table carefully.
Here, 'Zahl' again functions as a noun meaning 'number', specifically referring to a numerical value in a table.
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