A2Vocabulary
Billion
trillion (10^12)
In German
Billion
bɪlˈi̯oːn
Don't Get Confused!
Looks like
billion
In English means: "a thousand million (10^9)"
Actually means
Billion
trillion (10^12)
Memory TipGerman 'Billion' is 1,000,000,000,000 (trillion), not 1,000,000,000 (billion)! That's a huge difference!
Example Sentences
Example Sentences- 1
Eine Billion Euro sind eine enorme Summe.
One trillion euros is an enormous sum.
- 2
Die Staatsschulden betragen mehrere Billionen.
The national debt amounts to several trillions.
FAQ
How do you say "trillion (10^12)" in German?
"trillion (10^12)" in German is "Billion" (bɪlˈi̯oːn). Example: Eine Billion Euro sind eine enorme Summe..
