📝Numbers and Counting

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Numbers and Counting

Introduction

In this lesson, you'll learn how to count in German and use numbers in everyday situations.

Basic Numbers (1-20)

Numbers 1-10

German	English	Pronunciation
eins	one	[aɪ̯ns]
zwei	two	[tsvaɪ̯]
drei	three	[dʁaɪ̯]
vier	four	[fiːɐ̯]
fünf	five	[fʏnf]
sechs	six	[zɛks]
sieben	seven	[ˈziːbn̩]
acht	eight	[axt]
neun	nine	[nɔɪ̯n]
zehn	ten	[tseːn]

Numbers 11-20

German	English	Pronunciation
elf	eleven	[ɛlf]
zwölf	twelve	[tsvœlf]
dreizehn	thirteen	[ˈdʁaɪ̯tseːn]
vierzehn	fourteen	[ˈfiːɐ̯tseːn]
fünfzehn	fifteen	[ˈfʏnftseːn]
sechzehn	sixteen	[ˈzɛçtseːn]
siebzehn	seventeen	[ˈziːptseːn]
achtzehn	eighteen	[ˈaxtseːn]
neunzehn	nineteen	[ˈnɔɪ̯ntseːn]
zwanzig	twenty	[ˈtsvantsɪç]

Counting Practice

Counting

Count from 1 to 10:

eins, zwei, drei, vier, fünf,
sechs, sieben, acht, neun, zehn

Reverse

Count from 10 to 1:

zehn, neun, acht, sieben, sechs,
fünf, vier, drei, zwei, eins

Using Numbers in Context

Q: Wie alt bist du?
A: Ich bin [number] Jahre alt.

Q: Wie spät ist es?
A: Es ist [number] Uhr.

Q: Wie viel kostet das?
A: Das kostet [number] Euro.

Grammar Notes

Number Formation

• Numbers 13-19 are formed by adding "-zehn" to the base number
• The base number comes first (e.g., "dreizehn" = "three-ten")

Pronunciation Tips

• "z" is pronounced like "ts"
• "ei" is pronounced like "eye"
• "ie" is pronounced like "ee"

Cultural Notes

Cultural Insight

In German-speaking countries:

• Time is typically given in 24-hour format
• Prices are written with a comma for decimals (e.g., 10,99 €)
• Age is often asked early in conversations

Interactive Practice

1. Number Recognition Quiz

Which number is 'drei'?

Which number is 'fünf'?

Which number is 'zehn'?

Practice Exercises

1. Speaking Practice

• Count from 1 to 20
• Practice saying your age
• Practice asking and telling time
• Practice asking and telling prices

2. Writing Practice

Write out:

• Your age
• Your phone number
• The time
• A price

3. Listening Practice

• Listen to the audio samples
• Try to identify the numbers
• Practice the pronunciation

Vocabulary List

German	English	Example
Wie alt bist du?	How old are you?	Ich bin 25 Jahre alt.
Wie spät ist es?	What time is it?	Es ist 3 Uhr.
Wie viel kostet das?	How much does that cost?	Das kostet 10 Euro.
Jahre alt	years old	Ich bin 20 Jahre alt.
Uhr	o'clock	Es ist 2 Uhr.

Next Steps

• Practice counting in different contexts
• Try using numbers in simple conversations
• Move on to Days of the Week when you're ready
• Complete the homework exercises

Homework

1. Write out numbers 1-20 in German
2. Practice telling time in German
3. Create a dialog using numbers (age, time, prices)
4. Complete the online exercises