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How do you say "eleven" in German?
elf
In German, "eleven" is elf.
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Pronunciation
Elf is pronounced ELF, a single syllable that rhymes with the English word 'self'.
Grammar notes
Number/adjective, elf. Does not inflect with gender.
Example sentence
Elf ist die Nummer vor zwölf.
Eleven is the number before twelve.
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How to remember elf
Elf sounds like the English word 'elf', the mythical creature.
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Questions about elf
How do you say "eleven" in German?
In German, "eleven" is elf. It is a noun.
How is elf written in German?
elf is written using the standard German script.
How is elf used in a sentence?
Use elf as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Elf ist die Nummer vor zwölf. (Eleven is the number before twelve.).
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