German Phrase
Ja, eine Rolle hat 100 Briefmarken.
Meaning
The sentence confirms that a single roll of stamps contains one hundred individual stamps. It is a factual statement often used when discussing postage supplies.
When to use
Use this phrase when someone asks about the quantity of stamps in a roll, or when you need to confirm the standard packaging of stamps in German‑speaking countries.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Ja,eineRollehat100Briefmarken.
Ja (affirmation)
Used to confirm or agree with a statement, similar to 'yes' in English.
eine (indefinite article)
Feminine singular nominative form of 'ein', used before a feminine noun like 'Rolle'.
Rolle (noun, feminine)
Means 'roll' (e.g., a roll of stamps). In this sentence it is the subject.
hat (verb haben)
Third‑person singular present of 'haben' (to have). It links the subject with its quantity.
100 (cardinal number)
Numbers in German are placed before the noun they quantify; here it quantifies 'Briefmarken'.
Briefmarken (noun, plural)
Plural of 'Briefmarke' (stamp). It is the direct object of the verb 'hat'.
🗨In Conversation
Wie viele Briefmarken sind in einer Rolle?
How many stamps are in a roll?
Ja, eine Rolle hat 100 Briefmarken.
Yes, a roll has 100 stamps.
✕Common Mistakes
Ja, der Rolle hat 100 Briefmarken.
The noun 'Rolle' is feminine, so the correct indefinite article is 'eine', not the masculine 'der'.
Ja, eine Rolle sind 100 Briefmarken.
The verb must agree with the singular subject 'eine Rolle'; use 'hat' instead of the plural 'sind'.
Ja, eine Rolle hat 1000 Briefmarken.
Standard rolls contain 100 stamps, not 1000; unless you specifically mean a larger pack.
↔Alternatives
Eine Rolle enthält 100 Briefmarken.
A roll contains 100 stamps.
In einer Rolle gibt es 100 Briefmarken.
In a roll there are 100 stamps.
Ja, ein Rollenpaket hat hundert Briefmarken.
Yes, a roll package has one hundred stamps.
Cultural Tip
In Germany, Austria and Switzerland stamps are traditionally sold in rolls of 100. Collectors and post offices refer to the roll as 'eine Rolle' and often need to know the exact count for bulk mailing or hobby purposes. The word 'Rolle' can also refer to a roll of paper or film, so context matters.