Numbers in German
"Numbers" is a German lesson for A1 level. Counting from 0 to 100. Below are 15 essential German words and phrases with phonetic pronunciation, English translation, and example sentences so you understand how to use them immediately.
The interactive practice for this lesson includes 10 exercises: flashcards, multiple-choice questions, pair matching, and sentence fill-in-the-blanks.
German words for "Numbers"
Beginner level: required for German spouse visa (Ehegattennachzug).
🎯 Exam skill: Self-introduction, basic everyday Q&A, and filling simple forms.
| German | Pronunciation | Translation |
|---|---|---|
eins Ich habe eins. | /EYENS/ | one I have one. |
zwei Zwei Kaffee, bitte. | /TSVYE/ | two Two coffees, please. |
drei Drei Kinder spielen. | /DRY/ | three Three children are playing. |
vier Es ist vier Uhr. | /FEER/ | four It is four o'clock. |
fünf Fünf Minuten noch. | /FUENF/ | five Five minutes left. |
sechs Sechs Äpfel kosten 3€. | /ZEKS/ | six Six apples cost 3€. |
sieben Sieben Tage hat die Woche. | /ZEE-ben/ | seven The week has seven days. |
acht Um acht Uhr beginnt es. | /AHKHT/ | eight It starts at eight o'clock. |
neun Neun Euro, bitte. | /NOYN/ | nine Nine euros, please. |
zehn Zehn Seiten lesen. | /TSAYN/ | ten Read ten pages. |
elf Elf Personen sind da. | /ELF/ | eleven Eleven people are here. |
zwölf Es ist zwölf Uhr. | /TSVOELF/ | twelve It is twelve o'clock. |
zwanzig Ich bin zwanzig Jahre alt. | /TSVAN-tsikh/ | twenty I am twenty years old. |
hundert Hundert Prozent richtig! | /HOON-dert/ | hundred One hundred percent correct! |
null Es ist null Grad draußen. | /NOOL/ | zero It is zero degrees outside. |
Germans strictly maintain the formal "Sie" address in offices, supermarkets, and healthcare settings. Switching to the informal "Du" happens only when explicitly offered.
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How do you say "Numbers" in German?
Key words for "Numbers": eins, zwei, drei. All 15 words with pronunciation and translations are in the table below.
What level is this lesson (A1)?
This is a A1-level lesson with 15 words and phrases. All exercises are 100% free.
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