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How do you say "six" in German?
sechs
In German, "six" is sechs.
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Pronunciation
Sechs is pronounced ZECKS, a single syllable starting with a 'z' sound and ending with 'ks'.
Grammar notes
Number/adjective, sechs. Does not inflect with gender.
Example sentence
Ein Insekt hat sechs Beine.
An insect has six legs.
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How to remember sechs
Sechs ends with 'chs', which sounds like 'x' in German, giving it a unique pronunciation.
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Questions about sechs
How do you say "six" in German?
In German, "six" is sechs. It is a noun.
How is sechs written in German?
sechs is written using the standard German script.
How is sechs used in a sentence?
Use sechs as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Ein Insekt hat sechs Beine. (An insect has six legs.).
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