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How do you say "eight" in German?
acht
In German, "eight" is acht.
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Pronunciation
Acht is pronounced AHKT, a single syllable with a long 'a' sound followed by 'cht'.
Grammar notes
Number/adjective, acht. Does not inflect with gender.
Example sentence
Ein Oktopus hat acht Arme.
An octopus has eight arms.
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How to remember acht
Acht starts with 'ah', which helps distinguish it from other numbers.
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Questions about acht
How do you say "eight" in German?
In German, "eight" is acht. It is a noun.
How is acht written in German?
acht is written using the standard German script.
How is acht used in a sentence?
Use acht as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Ein Oktopus hat acht Arme. (An octopus has eight arms.).
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