Sechstel

sixth; one sixth

noun ge-RAH-den-GLY-khung Rare

Usage Note

Sechstel ist der Bruch 1/6 und kommt vor allem im mathematischen Schulkontext vor. Seltener im Alltag als Hälfte, Drittel oder Viertel; begegnet einem z. B. in Rezepten ('ein Sechstel der Mischung').

Examples

"Ein Sechstel des Kuchens reicht für eine Person."

Natural Translation

One sixth of the cake is enough for one person.

Literal Translation

One sixth of the cake is enough for one person.

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