A2Vocabulary
Milliarde
billion (10^9)
In German
Milliarde
mɪlˈi̯aʁdə
Don't Get Confused!
Looks like
milliard
In English means: "(archaic or British) a thousand million (10^9)"
Actually means
Milliarde
billion (10^9)
Memory TipGerman 'Milliarde' is your English 'billion' (10^9), not 'million'. Keep your numbers straight!
Example Sentences
- 1
Eine Milliarde sind tausend Millionen.
One billion is a thousand million.
- 2
Die Firma investiert eine Milliarde Euro.
The company is investing one billion euros.
FAQ
How do you say "billion (10^9)" in German?
"billion (10^9)" in German is "Milliarde" (mɪlˈi̯aʁdə). Example: Eine Milliarde sind tausend Millionen..