In this short lesson, you'll master essential numbers vocabulary in German. After learning the words, use the flashcards or quiz to reinforce your knowledge.
Start with the most common words, then expand your knowledge with intermediate and advanced vocabulary.
Review your German numbers vocabulary and test your knowledge with interactive practice.
Put your new numbers vocabulary into practice and see how many words you can remember.
Review German numbers vocabulary and strengthen your memory with interactive flashcards.
In proper context. With highlighted verbs and adjectives.
Basic sentences featuring common verbs and adjectives used with everyday numbers.
More complex sentences using numerical concepts in financial and statistical contexts.
Frequently asked questions about German numbers and counting
In German, compound numbers from 21 to 99 are formed by stating the ones digit first, followed by und (and), and then the tens digit, written as a single word.
German uses the long scale numerical system, which differs significantly from modern English counting terms:
When speaking aloud over the telephone or in noisy environments, Germans often use an alternative pronunciation for 'two':
Capitalization rules depend on whether the number is used as a cardinal counting word or as a noun:
Here are common German verbs for mathematics, counting, and prices:
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