German noun
die Drei
Plural: die DreienEnglish: threeA1Very common
Quick answer
The correct German article for Drei is die, so you say die Drei. The plural form is die Dreien. In English, it usually means three.
Meaning and usage
The correct article is die, so you say die Drei. The plural is die Dreien. In English, Drei usually means three.
Learner note
Do not memorize Drei on its own — learn it as die Drei. Remember the plural together with the noun: die Dreien.
Related German nouns
Explore nearby nouns to reinforce the article, plural, and meaning through comparison.
More nouns with die
Build article intuition faster by grouping nouns that use the same article.
FAQ
What is the article for Drei?
The correct article is die, so the full noun is die Drei.
What is the plural of Drei?
The plural form is die Dreien.
What does Drei mean in English?
Drei usually means three in English.