Language/German/Vocabulary/Numbers-1-100
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
In this lesson, you will learn how to count from one to one hundred in German. Numbers are an essential part of everyday life, and being able to understand and use them is crucial for basic communication. Whether you're shopping, telling time, or discussing dates, having a solid grasp of numbers will greatly enhance your German language skills. So, let's dive into the world of German numbers and start counting!
Cardinal Numbers[edit | edit source]
Numbers 1-20[edit | edit source]
Let's begin with the numbers from one to twenty. These numbers are the foundation for counting, and it's important to memorize them as they frequently appear in various contexts.
Here is a table showing the German numbers from one to twenty:
German | Pronunciation | English |
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eins | [aɪ̯ns] | one |
zwei | [tsvaɪ̯] | two |
drei | [dʁaɪ̯] | three |
vier | [fɪɐ̯] | four |
fünf | [fʏnf] | five |
sechs | [zɛks] | six |
sieben | [ziːbn̩] | seven |
acht | [axt] | eight |
neun | [nɔʏ̯n] | nine |
zehn | [tsɛn] | ten |
elf | [ɛlf] | eleven |
zwölf | [tsvœlf] | twelve |
dreizehn | [dʁaɪ̯ˈt͡seːn] | thirteen |
vierzehn | [fiːɐ̯ˈt͡seːn] | fourteen |
fünfzehn | [fʏnfˈt͡seːn] | fifteen |
sechzehn | [zɛksˈt͡seːn] | sixteen |
siebzehn | [ˈziːbˌt͡seːn] | seventeen |
achtzehn | [ˈaxtˌt͡seːn] | eighteen |
neunzehn | [ˈnɔʏ̯nˌt͡seːn] | nineteen |
zwanzig | [ˈtsvanˌtsɪç] | twenty |
As you can see, some numbers have unique forms, such as "elf" for eleven and "zwölf" for twelve. These numbers are irregular and should be memorized separately.
Numbers 21-100[edit | edit source]
Once you've mastered the numbers from one to twenty, counting beyond twenty becomes much simpler. The pattern for counting from twenty-one to twenty-nine is straightforward: simply combine the word "zwanzig" (twenty) with the corresponding digit. For example, "twenty-one" is "einundzwanzig" (one and twenty), "twenty-two" is "zweiundzwanzig" (two and twenty), and so on.
Here is a table showing the German numbers from twenty-one to twenty-nine:
German | Pronunciation | English |
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einundzwanzig | [aɪ̯nʊntˈtsvanˌtsɪç] | twenty-one |
zweiundzwanzig | [ˈt͡svaɪ̯ʊntˈtsvanˌtsɪç] | twenty-two |
dreiundzwanzig | [ˈdʁaɪ̯ʊntˈtsvanˌtsɪç] | twenty-three |
vierundzwanzig | [ˈfiːɐ̯ʊntˈtsvanˌtsɪç] | twenty-four |
fünfundzwanzig | [ˈfʏnfʊntˈtsvanˌtsɪç] | twenty-five |
sechsundzwanzig | [ˈzɛksʊntˈtsvanˌtsɪç] | twenty-six |
siebenundzwanzig | [ˈziːbənʊntˈtsvanˌtsɪç] | twenty-seven |
achtundzwanzig | [ˈaxtʊntˈtsvanˌtsɪç] | twenty-eight |
neunundzwanzig | [ˈnɔʏ̯nʊntˈtsvanˌtsɪç] | twenty-nine |
From thirty onwards, the pattern changes slightly. The tens digit is combined with the word "und" (and), followed by the corresponding unit digit. For example, "thirty" is "dreißig" (three tens), "forty" is "vierzig" (four tens), and so on.
Here is a table showing the German numbers from thirty to one hundred:
German | Pronunciation | English |
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dreißig | [dʁaɪ̯sɪç] | thirty |
vierzig | [fiːɐ̯tsɪç] | forty |
fünfzig | [fʏntsɪç] | fifty |
sechzig | [zɛksɪç] | sixty |
siebzig | [ziːpsɪç] | seventy |
achtzig | [axtsɪç] | eighty |
neunzig | [nɔʏ̯ntsɪç] | ninety |
hundert | [ˈhʊndɐt] | one hundred |
Counting by Tens[edit | edit source]
Counting by tens is a useful skill when dealing with larger numbers. In German, the word for "ten" is "zehn". To form multiples of ten, simply combine the corresponding digit with "zig". For example, "twenty" is "zwanzig" (two tens), "thirty" is "dreißig" (three tens), and so on.
Here is a table showing the German multiples of ten from ten to one hundred:
German | Pronunciation | English |
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zehn | [tsɛn] | ten |
zwanzig | [ˈtsvanˌtsɪç] | twenty |
dreißig | [dʁaɪ̯sɪç] | thirty |
vierzig | [fiːɐ̯tsɪç] | forty |
fünfzig | [fʏntsɪç] | fifty |
sechzig | [zɛksɪç] | sixty |
siebzig | [ziːpsɪç] | seventy |
achtzig | [axtsɪç] | eighty |
neunzig | [nɔʏ̯ntsɪç] | ninety |
hundert | [ˈhʊndɐt] | one hundred |
Counting Beyond One Hundred[edit | edit source]
To count beyond one hundred, you combine the word for "hundred" with the corresponding number. For example, "one hundred and one" is "hunderteins" (hundred one), "two hundred and twenty" is "zweihundertzwanzig" (two hundred twenty), and so on.
Here is a table showing some examples of counting beyond one hundred:
German | Pronunciation | English |
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hunderteins | [ˈhʊndɐtˌaɪ̯ns] | one hundred and one |
zweihundert | [ˈt͡svaɪ̯ˌhʊndɐt] | two hundred |
dreihundertvierzig | [ˈdʁaɪ̯ˌhʊndɐtˈfiːɐ̯tsɪç] | three hundred and forty |
vierhundertneunundneunzig | [ˈfiːɐ̯ˌhʊndɐtˈnɔʏ̯nʊntˈnɔʏ̯ntsɪç] | four hundred and ninety-nine |
tausend | [ˈtaʊ̯znt] | one thousand |
Ordinal Numbers[edit | edit source]
In addition to cardinal numbers, it's also important to learn ordinal numbers. Ordinal numbers are used to indicate position or rank, such as first, second, third, etc. They are formed by adding the suffix "-te" or "-te" to the cardinal number.
Here are the ordinal numbers for the first ten numbers:
German | Pronunciation | English |
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erste | [ˈɛʁstə] | first |
zweite | [ˈt͡svaɪ̯tə] | second |
dritte | [ˈdʁɪtə] | third |
vierte | [ˈfiːɐ̯tə] | fourth |
fünfte | [ˈfʏntə] | fifth |
sechste | [ˈzɛksə] | sixth |
siebte | [ˈziːptə] | seventh |
achte | [ˈaxtə] | eighth |
neunte | [ˈnɔʏ̯ntə] | ninth |
zehnte | [ˈtsɛntə] | tenth |
To form the ordinal numbers beyond ten, you add the suffix "-ste" to the cardinal number. For example, "eleventh" is "elfte" (eleven-th), "twelfth" is "zwölfte" (twelve-th), and so on.
Summary[edit | edit source]
Congratulations! You have now learned how to count from one to one hundred in German. Numbers are a fundamental part of any language, and mastering them will greatly improve your ability to communicate in German. Practice counting and try to incorporate numbers into your daily life. Remember to pay attention to pronunciation and practice regularly to build confidence. Keep up the great work!
Videos[edit | edit source]
German Numbers 1 - 100 with German & English Audio - YouTube[edit | edit source]
German 1 to 100 | All Numbers in German 1-100 - YouTube[edit | edit source]
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How to Say Numbers 1 thru 10 in German - YouTube[edit | edit source]
Sources[edit | edit source]
- German Numbers: Learn To Count From 0 to 1,000 in German
- Numbers 1-100 | German Language Blog
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