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==Related Lessons== | |||
* [[Language/German/Vocabulary/Booking-a-Trip|Booking a Trip]] | |||
* [[Language/German/Vocabulary/Basic-Phrases-in-German|Basic Phrases in German]] | |||
* [[Language/German/Vocabulary/Introducing-Yourself|Introducing Yourself]] | |||
* [[Language/German/Vocabulary/How-to-say-Good-Bye?|How to say Good Bye?]] | |||
* [[Language/German/Vocabulary/Colors|Colors]] | |||
* [[Language/German/Vocabulary/People-in-German|People in German]] | |||
* [[Language/German/Vocabulary/Drinks|Drinks]] | |||
* [[Language/German/Vocabulary/Birthday|Birthday]] | |||
* [[Language/German/Vocabulary/Animals|Animals]] | |||
* [[Language/German/Vocabulary/Language|Language]] | |||
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Revision as of 13:09, 12 March 2023
As a German language teacher for over 20 years, I know that learning numbers is the foundation of any language. In this lesson, we will learn and practice counting from one to one hundred in German. This lesson is part of a larger course titled: "Complete 0 to A1 German Course".
Counting in German
In German, counting is not as difficult as you might think. The basic rules are easy to understand and the numbers are pronounced just as they are spelled. Here is a table to help you learn the numbers from one to ten:
German | Pronunciation | English |
---|---|---|
eins | [aɪns] | one |
zwei | [tsvaɪ] | two |
drei | [draɪ] | three |
vier | [fiːɐ̯] | four |
fünf | [fʏnf] | five |
sechs | [zɛks] | six |
sieben | [ˈziːbən] | seven |
acht | [axt] | eight |
neun | [nɔʏn] | nine |
zehn | [tseːn] | ten |
To form numbers from eleven to nineteen in German, you simply add the suffix "-zehn" to the end of the corresponding unit number. For example, "elf" (eleven) is formed from "eins" (one) and "zehn" (ten). Here are some more examples:
- elf ([ɛlf]): 11
- zwölf ([tsvœlf]): 12
- dreizehn ([ˈdraɪʦeːn]): 13
- vierzehn ([ˈfiːɐ̯ʦeːn]): 14
- fünfzehn ([ˈfʏnfʦeːn] ): 15
- sechzehn ([ˈzɛksʦeːn]): 16
- siebzehn ([ˈziːbənʦeːn]): 17
- achtzehn ([ˈaxtʦeːn]): 18
- neunzehn ([ˈnɔʏnʦeːn]): 19
For numbers 20 to 99, you use a combination of the units and the tens. You state the tens digit first, followed by the unit digit: for example, "zweiundzwanzig" (22), which means "two and twenty". Note that the conjunction "und" (meaning "and") is used between the tens and the units. Here are some more examples:
- zwanzig ([ˈtsvaːnʦɪç]): 20
- dreißig ([ˈdʁaɪsɪç]): 30
- vierzig ([ˈfiːɐ̯tsɪç]): 40
- fünfzig ([ˈfʏnftsɪç]): 50
- sechzig ([ˈzɛksɪç]): 60
- siebzig ([ˈziːpsɪç]): 70
- achtzig ([ˈaxtsɪç]): 80
- neunzig ([ˈnɔʏntsɪç]): 90
Finally, to form numbers between 21 and 99, you use the same basic rules used for numbers between 11 and 20. For example, "dreiundzwanzig" (23) means "three and twenty".
Practice Exercise
Now that you have learned how to count to one hundred in German, it's time to practice. Here's an exercise for you to try:
- Write down the German words for the following numbers:
- 31
- 42
- 56
- 68
- 79
- 90
- 100
- Translate the following German numbers into English
- fünfzig
- vierundzwanzig
- einunddreißig
- achtzig
- sechzehn
Don't worry if you make some mistakes at first. With practice, you'll quickly become comfortable with German numbers.
Conclusion
In this lesson, you have learned how to count from one to one hundred in German. Take the time to practice using these numbers and you'll be able to use them confidently in everyday situations. In the next lesson, we will learn about days of the week and months in German.
Sources
Videos
German Numbers 1 - 100 with German & English Audio - YouTube
German 1 to 100 | All Numbers in German 1-100 - YouTube
Numbers in German 0-100 | Zahlen | German for beginners - YouTube
How to Say Numbers 1 thru 10 in German - YouTube
Related Lessons
- Booking a Trip
- Basic Phrases in German
- Introducing Yourself
- How to say Good Bye?
- Colors
- People in German
- Drinks
- Birthday
- Animals
- Language