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How do you say "thirty" in German?
dreißig
In German, "thirty" is dreißig.
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Pronunciation
Dreißig is pronounced DRYSS-ig, where Drey rhymes with 'try' and ssig rhymes with 'ig' in 'big'.
Grammar notes
Dreißig is a number and does not inflect with gender. The eszett (ß) represents a double s sound.
Example sentence
Meine Tante wird dreißig Jahre alt.
My aunt is turning thirty years old.
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How to remember dreißig
Dreißig marks another tens milestone, moving into the 30s decade.
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Questions about dreißig
How do you say "thirty" in German?
In German, "thirty" is dreißig. It is a noun.
How is dreißig written in German?
dreißig is written using the standard German script.
How is dreißig used in a sentence?
Use dreißig as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Meine Tante wird dreißig Jahre alt. (My aunt is turning thirty years old.).
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