Word
Die Torte braucht einundfünfzig Gramm Schokolade.
Meaning
The cake needs fifty-one grams of chocolate.
Part of speech
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Breakdown of Die Torte braucht einundfünfzig Gramm Schokolade.
ein
a, an (eine)
und
and
brauchen
to need
die Torte
the cake
Questions & Answers about Die Torte braucht einundfünfzig Gramm Schokolade.
Why is the number einundfünfzig and not einsundfünfzig?
When combining the number 1 with tens (like 21, 31, 41...), the word eins loses its s. So you use ein + und + fünfzig to make einundfünfzig.
Why doesn't Gramm have a plural ending here?
In German, masculine and neuter units of measurement (like Gramm, Kilo, and Liter) usually stay in the singular form when they come after a number. So you just say einundfünfzig Gramm.
Why is there no word for 'of' between Gramm and Schokolade?
When giving a quantity or measurement in German, you don't use a preposition for 'of'. You just put the unit right next to the item. 'Fifty-one grams of chocolate' is simply einundfünfzig Gramm Schokolade.
What is the difference between Torte and Kuchen?
Both translate to 'cake', but they refer to different types. A Torte is usually a rich, layered cake with cream or frosting, while a Kuchen is a simpler baked cake (like a pound cake). This recipe is for a fancy Torte.