German may seem complicated at first glance, especially when it comes to numbers. However, once you understand the basics, you can easily count, shop, or even understand German ads. Today, we'll learn numbers in German correctly with WomanEL, and learn how to memorize them effortlessly and use them in everyday life.
Content Basics of German numbers: from 1 to 10Numbers from 11 to 20: what you should knowHow larger numbers are formedPractical tips for quickly memorizing numbers 
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Basic German Numbers: 1 to 10
Let's start with the most important thing – the numbers from 1 to 10. They are the basis for further study of large numbers:
• 1 – one
• 2 – two
• 3 – three
• 4 – four
• 5 – five
• 6 – six
• 7 – seven
• 8 – eight
• 9 – nine
• 10 – ten
For beginners, it is important not just to memorize numbers mechanically, but also to pronounce them out loud so that memorization is effective.
Numbers from 11 to 20: what you should know
The next stage is the numbers from 11 to 20. They have their own characteristics, because some of them do not follow the usual logic of number formation:
• 11 – elf
• 12 – twelve
• 13 – thirteen
• 14 – fourteen
• 15 – fifteen
• 16 – sixteen
• 17 – seventeen
• 18 – eighteen
• 19 – nineteen
• 20 – twenty
As we can see, the numbers from 13 to 19 are formed using the root of the corresponding digit + “zehn” (ten).
How larger numbers are formed
After 20, the pattern gets even more interesting. In German, numbers are formed according to the principle of “first ones, then tens.” For example:
• 21 – einundzwanzig (literally: “one and twenty”)
• 32 – zweiunddreißig (two and thirty)
• 45 – fünfundvierzig (five and forty)
This logic holds up to 99, so it may seem unusual at first.
Practical tips for quickly memorizing numbers
To make numbers easy to remember, try these methods:
• Associations. Associate numbers with familiar things: for example, “vier” (4) can be remembered through the four paws of a cat.
• Flashcards: Use flashcards with numbers and their pronunciation.
• Repetition out loud. Regularly say numbers in different variations, for example, counting objects around you.
• Listen to audio. German pronunciation can seem complicated, so it's helpful to listen to native speakers.
Learning German numbers is an important step in mastering the language. It's worth taking a little time, and you will easily learn to count, name prices in stores and understand the time. Practice every day, and the result will not take long to come.
Previously, we talked about numbers and numerals in French: how to pronounce and write them correctly.