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"Eighteen" in German: achtzehn
achtzehn
Eighteen in German is achtzehn. Say Ich bin achtzehn or um achtzehn Uhr for 6 p.m. At 18 you are volljährig (of legal age) in Germany.
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How to pronounce achtzehn
Say it
AHKHT-tsayn
/ˈaxtˌt͡seːn/
AHKHT-tsayn. Soft ch like Scottish loch. Soft z as ts.
"Eighteen" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| achtzehn | eighteen Cardinal. | Cardinal. |
| mit achtzehn | at eighteen Age milestones. | Age milestones. |
| achtzehn Uhr | 6 p.m. / 18:00 Clock time. | Clock time. |
| achtzehnte | eighteenth Ordinal. | Ordinal. |
How to use achtzehn in real life
- 1ID check
Bist du schon achtzehn?
Are you already eighteen?
Schon achtzehn for age checks.
- 2Evening plan
Der Film beginnt um achtzehn Uhr.
The movie starts at six p.m.
Achtzehn Uhr = 18:00.
- 3Recounting
Wir waren achtzehn Leute in der Gruppe.
There were eighteen people in the group.
Achtzehn + noun.
Mistakes English speakers make with achtzehn
Incorrect: acht zehn (two words)
Correct: achtzehn
Write it as one word: achtzehn.
Incorrect: eighteen Jahre
Correct: achtzehn Jahre
Use German achtzehn.
Good to know
Turning 18 (volljährig) unlocks contracts, voting, and full legal responsibility. Bars still card young faces; Bist du achtzehn? is blunt and normal at the door.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Before entering a club
ChatPal
Hast du den Ausweis? Du wirkst knapp achtzehn.
Do you have your ID? You look barely eighteen.
You
Ich bin achtzehn seit März, keine Sorge.
I've been eighteen since March, no worries.
ChatPal
Gut. Dann gehen wir rein.
Good. Then let's go in.
You
Endlich. Mit achtzehn darf ich endlich mit.
Finally. At eighteen I'm finally allowed to come along.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Eighteen" in German
How do you say eighteen?
Achtzehn.
At eighteen?
Mit achtzehn.
6 p.m.?
Achtzehn Uhr.
Legal age?
Volljährig at 18 in Germany.
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