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== Introduction == | |||
In the study of the German language, mastering the basics of counting and numbers is essential. This comprehensive guide delves into the German numerical system, providing learners with the tools to understand and use numbers in everyday situations, from shopping to telling time. | |||
== Basic Counting: 1-20 == | |||
Starting with the basics, German numbers from one to twenty are the foundation of the counting system. | |||
;1-10 | |||
:Eins, zwei, drei, vier, fünf, sechs, sieben, acht, neun, zehn | |||
;11-20 | |||
:Elf, zwölf, dreizehn, vierzehn, fünfzehn, sechzehn, siebzehn, achtzehn, neunzehn, zwanzig | |||
Note: German numbers from 13-19 are formed by combining the unit's digit with the word for ten ('zehn'), similar to the English '-teen'. | |||
== Tens and Hundreds == | |||
Understanding tens and hundreds is crucial for forming larger numbers. | |||
;Tens (21-100) | |||
:German numbers in the tens follow a 'unit-tens' structure, such as einundzwanzig (21), zweiundzwanzig (22), etc., up to hundert (100). | |||
;Hundreds (100-999) | |||
:The hundreds are straightforward in German: hundert (100), zweihundert (200), dreihundert (300), etc. | |||
== Thousands and Beyond == | |||
For larger numbers, German uses a similar structure to English. | |||
;Thousands | |||
:Tausend (1000), zweitausend (2000), dreitausend (3000), etc. | |||
;Larger Numbers | |||
:German follows the same magnitudes as English: Million (million), Milliarde (billion), Billion (trillion), etc. | |||
== Special Number Usage == | |||
German has unique ways of using numbers in various contexts. | |||
;Ordinal Numbers | |||
:Used for dates and sequences, like erste (first), zweite (second), dritte (third), etc. | |||
;Decimal Numbers | |||
:Commas are used for decimals (e.g., 3,5 for 3.5), and 'Punkt' is used to read them out. | |||
;Time | |||
:Telling time in German uses both the 12-hour and 24-hour systems. | |||
;Money and Shopping | |||
:Prices in shops are read differently, such as zwei Euro fünfzig (€2.50). | |||
== Practice Exercises == | |||
To solidify your understanding, here are some exercises: | |||
#. Translate the following numbers into German: 45, 382, 1,011. | |||
#. Write out in German: €3.75, 2:30 PM, the third of March. | |||
== Conclusion == | |||
Numbers are fundamental in any language, and German is no exception. With practice, learners can confidently navigate through various situations involving numbers, enhancing their overall proficiency in the German language. | |||
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Revision as of 11:21, 3 January 2024
Introduction
In the study of the German language, mastering the basics of counting and numbers is essential. This comprehensive guide delves into the German numerical system, providing learners with the tools to understand and use numbers in everyday situations, from shopping to telling time.
Basic Counting: 1-20
Starting with the basics, German numbers from one to twenty are the foundation of the counting system.
- 1-10
- Eins, zwei, drei, vier, fünf, sechs, sieben, acht, neun, zehn
- 11-20
- Elf, zwölf, dreizehn, vierzehn, fünfzehn, sechzehn, siebzehn, achtzehn, neunzehn, zwanzig
Note: German numbers from 13-19 are formed by combining the unit's digit with the word for ten ('zehn'), similar to the English '-teen'.
Tens and Hundreds
Understanding tens and hundreds is crucial for forming larger numbers.
- Tens (21-100)
- German numbers in the tens follow a 'unit-tens' structure, such as einundzwanzig (21), zweiundzwanzig (22), etc., up to hundert (100).
- Hundreds (100-999)
- The hundreds are straightforward in German: hundert (100), zweihundert (200), dreihundert (300), etc.
Thousands and Beyond
For larger numbers, German uses a similar structure to English.
- Thousands
- Tausend (1000), zweitausend (2000), dreitausend (3000), etc.
- Larger Numbers
- German follows the same magnitudes as English: Million (million), Milliarde (billion), Billion (trillion), etc.
Special Number Usage
German has unique ways of using numbers in various contexts.
- Ordinal Numbers
- Used for dates and sequences, like erste (first), zweite (second), dritte (third), etc.
- Decimal Numbers
- Commas are used for decimals (e.g., 3,5 for 3.5), and 'Punkt' is used to read them out.
- Time
- Telling time in German uses both the 12-hour and 24-hour systems.
- Money and Shopping
- Prices in shops are read differently, such as zwei Euro fünfzig (€2.50).
Practice Exercises
To solidify your understanding, here are some exercises:
- . Translate the following numbers into German: 45, 382, 1,011.
- . Write out in German: €3.75, 2:30 PM, the third of March.
Conclusion
Numbers are fundamental in any language, and German is no exception. With practice, learners can confidently navigate through various situations involving numbers, enhancing their overall proficiency in the German language.