Lesson 5: Numbers (11–100) & Telling Time
In this German lesson, we will learn how to count from 11 to 100 and how to tell the time in German. Numbers are essential in everyday situations such as shopping, telling your age, or giving your phone number. Learning how to say the time is also very important for appointments, travel, and daily conversations in German language learning.
🔹 German Numbers (11–100)
After mastering numbers 1–10, the next step is to learn numbers from 11 up to 100. Pay attention to the patterns: numbers from 13 to 19 often end with -zehn, and multiples of 10 end with -zig.
| German | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Elf | Elf | 11 |
| Zwölf | Tsvölf | 12 |
| Dreizehn | Dry-tsayn | 13 |
| Vierzehn | Fear-tsayn | 14 |
| Zwanzig | Tsvan-tsig | 20 |
| Dreißig | Dry-sig | 30 |
| Vierzig | Fear-tsig | 40 |
| Fünfzig | Fuenf-tsig | 50 |
| Sechzig | Zex-tsig | 60 |
| Siebzig | Zeeb-tsig | 70 |
| Achtzig | Ahkt-tsig | 80 |
| Neunzig | Noyn-tsig | 90 |
| Hundert | Hoon-dert | 100 |
🔹 Telling the Time in German (الوقت)
To tell the time in German, you use the phrase “Es ist … Uhr”, which means “It is … o’clock.” For example: Es ist zwei Uhr (It is two o’clock). You can also use half and quarter expressions like halb drei (half past two) or Viertel nach vier (quarter past four). These expressions are very common in German daily conversations.
| German | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Es ist ein Uhr | Es ist ayn ooor | It is one o’clock |
| Es ist zwei Uhr | Es ist tsvy ooor | It is two o’clock |
| Es ist halb drei | Es ist halp dry | It is half past two |
| Viertel nach vier | Feertel nahkh fear | Quarter past four |
| Viertel vor acht | Feertel for ahkt | Quarter to eight |
Now you know how to use German numbers from 11 to 100 and how to tell the time in German. These skills are essential in everyday communication, whether you are traveling, studying, or working in Germany. Keep practicing with friends or using language apps to get confident in learning German. Remember: the more you use numbers and time expressions in context, the faster you will improve.
