Numbers and Dates in German
Numbers and Dates in German.Numbers and dates in German have their own specific formats and rules. Here’s an overview of how numbers and dates are expressed in German, along with their English translations:
Numbers in German:
| German Number | English Translation |
|---|---|
| eins | one |
| zwei | two |
| drei | three |
| vier | four |
| fünf | five |
| sechs | six |
| sieben | seven |
| acht | eight |
| neun | nine |
| zehn | ten |
Larger Numbers:
| German Number | English Translation |
|---|---|
| elf | eleven |
| zwölf | twelve |
| zwanzig | twenty |
| dreißig | thirty |
| vierzig | forty |
| fünfzig | fifty |
| hundert | hundred |
| tausend | thousand |
| eine Million | one million |
Dates in German:
German dates are usually written in the format “Day.Month.Year” (e.g., “24.12.2023” for December 24, 2023). When spoken, the date is typically read in the order of day, then month, then year.
| German Date | English Translation |
|---|---|
| 1. Januar 2023 | January 1, 2023 |
| 15. Februar 2023 | February 15, 2023 |
| 30. März 2023 | March 30, 2023 |
| 20. April 2023 | April 20, 2023 |
| 25. Mai 2023 | May 25, 2023 |
| 6. Juni 2023 | June 6, 2023 |
| 14. Juli 2023 | July 14, 2023 |
| 22. August 2023 | August 22, 2023 |
| 9. September 2023 | September 9, 2023 |
| 31. Oktober 2023 | October 31, 2023 |
| 16. November 2023 | November 16, 2023 |
| 24. Dezember 2023 | December 24, 2023 |
In spoken German, the day is often preceded by “der” (e.g., “der erste Januar” for “January 1st”). Note that the names of months are not capitalized in German unless they start a sentence.
Examples
Sure, here’s a table providing examples of numbers and dates in German, along with their English translations:
Numbers in German:
| German Number | English Translation | Example Usage in German | Example Usage in English |
|---|---|---|---|
| eins | one | Ich habe eins gekauft. | I bought one. |
| zwei | two | Zwei Äpfel, bitte. | Two apples, please. |
| drei | three | Drei Hunde spielen. | Three dogs are playing. |
| zehn | ten | Zehn Minuten warten. | Wait ten minutes. |
| zwanzig | twenty | Zwanzig Schüler lernen. | Twenty students are learning. |
Dates in German:
| German Date | English Translation | Example Usage in German | Example Usage in English |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5. Januar 2023 | January 5, 2023 | Das Konzert ist am 5. Januar 2023. | The concert is on January 5, 2023. |
| 14. Februar 2023 | February 14, 2023 | Valentinstag ist am 14. Februar. | Valentine’s Day is on February 14. |
| 20. März 2023 | March 20, 2023 | Der Frühling beginnt am 20. März. | Spring begins on March 20. |
| 1. Oktober 2023 | October 1, 2023 | Mein Geburtstag ist am 1. Oktober. | My birthday is on October 1. |
| 24. Dezember 2023 | December 24, 2023 | Heiligabend ist am 24. Dezember. | Christmas Eve is on December 24. |
These examples demonstrate how numbers and dates are typically used in German sentences, providing a clear understanding of their practical application in everyday language.
Sentences
Certainly! Here’s a table with sentences that include numbers and dates in German, along with their English translations:
Sentences with Numbers:
| German Sentence | English Translation | Number in Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| Ich habe zwei Katzen. | I have two cats. | zwei (two) |
| Wir fahren drei Stunden. | We drive for three hours. | drei (three) |
| Sie liest fünf Bücher. | She reads five books. | fünf (five) |
| Er hat zehn Euro gefunden. | He found ten euros. | zehn (ten) |
| Ich warte seit zwanzig Minuten. | I have been waiting for twenty minutes. | zwanzig (twenty) |
Sentences with Dates:
| German Sentence | English Translation | Date in Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| Heute ist der 1. Januar. | Today is January 1st. | 1. Januar (January 1st) |
| Mein Geburtstag ist am 15. März. | My birthday is on March 15th. | 15. März (March 15th) |
| Das Treffen ist am 23. Juli. | The meeting is on July 23rd. | 23. Juli (July 23rd) |
| Weihnachten ist am 25. Dezember. | Christmas is on December 25th. | 25. Dezember (December 25th) |
| Ich reise am 30. August ab. | I am leaving on August 30th. | 30. August (August 30th) |
These sentences provide a practical demonstration of how numbers and dates are used in everyday German language, offering clear examples for learners to understand and apply in similar contexts.
Phrases
Certainly! Below is a table featuring phrases that include numbers and dates in German, along with their English translations. These phrases are commonly used in everyday conversation and provide a good understanding of how numbers and dates are integrated into the German language.
Phrases with Numbers:
| German Phrase | English Translation | Number in Phrase |
|---|---|---|
| Zwei Köpfe sind besser als einer. | Two heads are better than one. | zwei (two) |
| In drei Tagen sehen wir uns. | We will see each other in three days. | drei (three) |
| Sie hat sechs Geschwister. | She has six siblings. | sechs (six) |
| Zehn Minuten bis zum Start. | Ten minutes until the start. | zehn (ten) |
| Hundert Jahre Einsamkeit. | One Hundred Years of Solitude. | hundert (one hundred) |
Phrases with Dates:
| German Phrase | English Translation | Date in Phrase |
|---|---|---|
| Ostern ist am 4. April dieses Jahr. | Easter is on April 4th this year. | 4. April (April 4th) |
| Wir treffen uns am 12. Juni. | We are meeting on June 12th. | 12. Juni (June 12th) |
| Der Kurs beginnt am 1. September. | The course starts on September 1st. | 1. September (September 1st) |
| Silvester ist am 31. Dezember. | New Year’s Eve is on December 31st. | 31. Dezember (December 31st) |
| Die Konferenz war am 20. Oktober. | The conference was on October 20th. | 20. Oktober (October 20th) |
These phrases are useful for understanding how numbers and dates are expressed in German in a variety of contexts, from casual conversation to formal announcements.
