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How do you say "twelve" in German?
zwölf
In German, "twelve" is zwölf.
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Pronunciation
Zwölf is pronounced TSVURLF, a single syllable with a 'ts' sound, umlaut 'ö', and 'lf' at the end.
Grammar notes
Number/adjective, zwoelf (or zwölf with umlaut). Does not inflect with gender.
Example sentence
Zwölf Monate sind ein Jahr.
Twelve months are a year.
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How to remember zwölf
Zwölf contains 'zwei' (two) and 'lf', which sounds like 'elf'.
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Questions about zwölf
How do you say "twelve" in German?
In German, "twelve" is zwölf. It is a noun.
How is zwölf written in German?
zwölf is written using the standard German script.
How is zwölf used in a sentence?
Use zwölf as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Zwölf Monate sind ein Jahr. (Twelve months are a year.).
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