German Numbers 13 to 100
German numbers 13 to 100 include dreizehn (13), vierzehn (14), fünfzehn (15), sechzehn (16), siebzehn (17), achtzehn (18), neunzehn (19), zwanzig (20), dreißig (30), vierzig (40), fünfzig (50), sechzig (60), siebzig (70), achtzig (80), neunzig (90), and hundert (100).
Once you know numbers 0 to 12, the next step is mastering German numbers 13 to 100. The teens follow a simple pattern, and the tens use predictable endings that make counting straightforward.
This range covers essential numbers for prices, ages, addresses, and everyday situations. Understanding the structure of these numbers builds the foundation for counting beyond 100 and handling compound numbers with confidence.
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Tips
- Teen numbers (13-19) add -zehn to the base digit, but watch for sechzehn (not sechszehn) and siebzehn (not siebenzehn), which drop letters for easier pronunciation.
- Tens (20-90) add -zig to the base digit, with dreißig using ß instead of z. Notice sechzig and siebzig also drop letters like their teen counterparts.
- For numbers between tens (21-99), German reverses the order: say the ones digit first, then und, then the tens. For example, 25 is fünfundzwanzig (five-and-twenty).
FAQ
Why is dreißig spelled with ß instead of z?
Dreißig is an exception to the -zig pattern for tens. Historically, thirty used a different form, and modern German preserves this with the ß spelling. All other tens from 40 to 90 follow the regular -zig pattern.
How do I say numbers like 24 or 67 in German?
German reverses the digit order for compound numbers. Say the ones place first, add und, then the tens. So 24 is vierundzwanzig (four-and-twenty) and 67 is siebenundsechzig (seven-and-sixty).
Do sechzehn and siebzehn follow the same pattern as other teens?
They follow the -zehn pattern but drop a letter for smoother pronunciation. Sechzehn drops the s from sechs, and siebzehn drops the en from sieben. This same shortening happens in sechzig and siebzig for the tens.