Learning a new language can be an exciting adventure, and German is no exception! One of the key aspects you need to learn when studying any language is the numerical system. In this article, we will explore sample numbers in German and take you through some basics to ensure you have a strong foundation in your German language journey.

The Basic Numbers – Counting from 1 to 20:

1 – eins

2 – zwei

3 – drei

4 – vier

5 – fünf

6 – sechs

7 – sieben

8 – acht

9 – neun

10 – zehn

11 – elf

12 – zwölf

13 – dreizehn

14 – vierzehn

15 – fünfzehn

16 – sechzehn

17 – siebzehn

18 – achtzehn

19 – neunzehn

20 – zwanzig

Tens:

30 – dreißig’

40 – vierzig’

50 – fünfzig’

60 – sechzig’

70 – siebzig’

80 – achtzig’

90 – neunzig’

Multiples of Hundred:

100 – (ein)hundert’

200 – zweihundert’

300 — dreihundert’

Let’s now discuss more complex numbers. When using two digits or more, simply concatenate the word for the ones’ place after the word for the tens’ place with an ‘und’ (and) in between:

21 — einundzwanzig (ein [1] und [and] zwanzig [20])

22 — zweiundzwanzig (zwei [2] und [and] zwanzig [20]

42 — zweiundvierzig (two-and-forty)

99 — neunundneunzig (nine-and-ninety)

For hundreds, you follow the same pattern. Add the multiple of a hundred with the rest of the number:

135 — einhundertfünfunddreißig (one-hundred [100] and five-and-thirty [35])

Finally, let’s tackle thousands. The word for thousand in German is ‘tausend.’ Here are some examples:

1000 — eintausend

2012 — zweitausendzwölf

5673 — fünftausendsiebenhundertdreiundsiebzig (five-thousand seven-hundred three-and-seventy)

In summary, learning how to read and pronounce sample numbers in German can provide a strong foundation for mastering the language. Taking time to practice and familiarize yourself with these basic numbers will allow you to build your vocabulary and advance your communication skills in German, making your language learning journey much more enjoyable!