In German
null
Meaning: zero
Example sentences
DieTemperaturliegtbeinullGrad.
The temperature is at zero degrees.
DasSpielendetenullzunull.
The game ended nil-nil.
NullFehlerimTest!
Zero mistakes in the test!
Grammar note
“Null” is the number zero. For “nothing”, use “nichts”, which is a pronoun, not a number.
Common mistake
Don't use “null” for “nothing”. “Ich habe nichts” means “I have nothing”.
Quick check
Which word is the German for zero?
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Practise it in a lesson →Frequently asked questions
How do you say “nil” in football?
“Null zu null” for a 0–0 score.
What's the difference between “null” and “nichts”?
“Null” is the number. “Nichts” means nothing, as in “Ich habe nichts.”