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How do you say "ninety" in German?
neunzig
In German, "ninety" is neunzig.
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Pronunciation
NOYN-tsikh. Neunzig sounds like 'noin-tsikh', following the same 'zig' pattern.
Grammar notes
Neunzig is the round number ninety, from neun (nine).
Example sentence
Die Fruchtfliege lebt neunzig Tage.
The fruit fly lives for ninety days.
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How to remember neunzig
Neunzig has 'neun' in it. Ninety is nine tens.
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Questions about neunzig
How do you say "ninety" in German?
In German, "ninety" is neunzig. It is a noun.
How is neunzig written in German?
neunzig is written using the standard German script.
How is neunzig used in a sentence?
Use neunzig as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Die Fruchtfliege lebt neunzig Tage. (The fruit fly lives for ninety days.).
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