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How do you say "thirty-eight" in German?

achtunddreißig

Noun

In German, "thirty-eight" is achtunddreißig.

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Pronunciation

Achtunddreissig is pronounced AHKT-unt-DRYSS-ig, where acht joins dreißig with 'und'.

Grammar notes

Number/adjective, achtunddreissig. Does not inflect with gender. Units come before tens.

Example sentence

Achtunddreißig Grad Celsius ist Fieber.

Thirty-eight degrees Celsius is a fever.

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How to remember achtunddreißig

Achtunddreissig combines acht with dreißig in the standard German pattern.

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Questions about achtunddreißig

How do you say "thirty-eight" in German?

In German, "thirty-eight" is achtunddreißig. It is a noun.

How is achtunddreißig written in German?

achtunddreißig is written using the standard German script.

How is achtunddreißig used in a sentence?

Use achtunddreißig as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Achtunddreißig Grad Celsius ist Fieber. (Thirty-eight degrees Celsius is a fever.).

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