How Do You Spell DOPPELZENTNER?

Pronunciation: [dˈɒpə͡lzəntənə] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "doppelzentner" in German is "doppel" meaning double and "zentner" meaning hundredweight. It is pronounced as [ˈdɔpl̩ˌʦɛntnɐ]. The IPA phonetic transcription explains that the "d" is pronounced as a voiced dental plosive, the "o" as an open-mid back rounded vowel, the "p" as an unvoiced bilabial plosive, and the "l" as a voiced alveolar lateral approximant. The "ʦ" is a voiceless alveolar affricate and the "n" is a voiced dental nasal. The final "ɐ" is a schwa sound.

DOPPELZENTNER Meaning and Definition

1. Doppelzentner is a German word that refers to a unit of weight measurement. The term "doppelzentner" is derived from the combination of the words "doppel" meaning double, and "zentner" which is a common unit of weight in Germany. In simple terms, the doppelzentner is equivalent to two zentners.

   The zentner is a German unit of weight that is similar to the metric ton, also known as the metric tonne. It corresponds to 100 kilograms or approximately 220.46 pounds. Therefore, a doppelzentner is equal to 200 kilograms or approximately 440.92 pounds.

   The doppelzentner is primarily used in Germany, especially in agricultural or industrial sectors where heavier weights need to be measured. This unit is commonly employed in contexts related to the trade, transportation, or sale of goods and commodities such as grain, produce, or raw materials.

   It should be noted that the use of the doppelzentner is relatively limited, and it may not be as widely known or recognized outside of German-speaking regions. In international contexts, the metric system is generally preferred, making the metric ton or kilogram the dominant units of measurement for weight.

Common Misspellings for DOPPELZENTNER

• soppelzentner
• xoppelzentner
• coppelzentner
• foppelzentner
• roppelzentner
• eoppelzentner
• dippelzentner
• dkppelzentner
• dlppelzentner
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• d0ppelzentner
• d9ppelzentner
• doopelzentner
• dolpelzentner
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• do0pelzentner
• dopoelzentner
• doplelzentner
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Etymology of DOPPELZENTNER

The word "doppelzentner" is derived from the German language. It combines two elements: "doppel" meaning "double" or "twofold", and "zentner" which is a unit of weight equivalent to 100 kilograms in the metric system. Therefore, "doppelzentner" can be understood as a compound word indicating a weight of 200 kilograms.

Similar spelling word for DOPPELZENTNER

• doppelg�nger.