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How do you say "sixteen" in German?
sechzehn
In German, "sixteen" is sechzehn.
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Pronunciation
Sechzehn is pronounced ZECH-tsayn, where Sech rhymes with 'etch' and zehn rhymes with 'say'.
Grammar notes
Number/adjective, sechzehn. Does not inflect with gender. Compound of sechs (six) and zehn (ten).
Example sentence
Sechzehn ist 2 hoch 4.
Sixteen is 2 to the power of 4.
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How to remember sechzehn
Sechzehn is literally 'six-ten'. The 'chs' ending in sechs makes it sound distinctive.
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Questions about sechzehn
How do you say "sixteen" in German?
In German, "sixteen" is sechzehn. It is a noun.
How is sechzehn written in German?
sechzehn is written using the standard German script.
How is sechzehn used in a sentence?
Use sechzehn as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Sechzehn ist 2 hoch 4. (Sixteen is 2 to the power of 4.).
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