zehntausend

Zehntausend is the German term for the number ten thousand. It is formed from zehn (ten) and tausend (thousand) and is typically written as a single word, zehntausend, in lowercase within ordinary text. The form can be capitalized when used as a proper noun in titles or names. As a cardinal number, zehntausend is used in counting, statistics, and descriptions of large quantities, such as populations, distances, or time spans (for example, zehntausend Jahre).

In German-language usage, zehntausend appears in both formal and colloquial contexts. It can be employed in factual statements, mathematical expressions, and historical narration to denote a precise quantity. The term may also appear in literary or rhetorical contexts to convey emphasis on scale, often appearing in phrases like “zehntausend Menschen” or “zehntausend Möglichkeiten.” When used as a name or title in culture or industry, Zehntausend may be adopted as a proper noun, distinct from its numeric meaning, and its interpretation then depends on the specific work or organization.

The term is closely related to the individual words zehn and tausend, and to other German numerals formed from base numbers. While zehntausend is rarely used as a standalone concept beyond counting, its use as a name or motif in media and branding is a recognized practice in German-speaking regions.