zählbaren

In German grammar, "zählbar" translates to countable and refers to nouns that can be quantified. These are nouns that can be preceded by numbers or the indefinite article "ein/eine" (a/an) and can also be used in the plural form. For instance, "ein Haus" (a house) is countable, and its plural is "Häuser" (houses). Similarly, "zwei Äpfel" (two apples) demonstrates the countable nature of the noun "Apfel" (apple). Countable nouns represent distinct, individual items or concepts. This contrasts with "nicht zählbar" or uncountable nouns, which represent mass, abstract qualities, or substances that cannot be easily separated into individual units. Examples of uncountable nouns include "Wasser" (water), "Luft" (air), or "Glück" (happiness). The distinction between countable and uncountable nouns is important for correct article and number usage in German sentences.