Translation of German word "zehn" to English
zehn
/tsɛn/
Meaning
NumeralThe number occurring after nine and before eleven, represented in Arabic numerals (base ten) as 10 and in Roman numerals as X.
How to use
zehn ('ten') is a cardinal number. Eine Zehn auf einer Skala — A ten on a scale. Jahrzehnt — Decade.
🇬🇧 English
ten
Example
Wir haben zehn Kinder.
We have ten children.
Ich habe zehn Brüder.
I have ten brothers.
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- Jahrzehnt— decade
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What is the definition of the German word "zehn"?▼
The German word "zehn" is defined as: "The number occurring after nine and before eleven, represented in Arabic numerals (base ten) as 10 and in Roman numerals as X."
What does the German word "zehn" mean?▼
The German word "zehn" means "ten" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "zehn"?▼
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Can I see an example sentence with "zehn"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Wir haben zehn Kinder." (which translates as "We have ten children.").
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