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"Eighty" in German: achtzig
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Eighty in German is achtzig. Say Ich bin achtzig or achtzig Kilometer. Soft ch in acht- like the ach-Laut.
Age
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How to pronounce achtzig
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AHKH-tsikh
/ˈaxt͡sɪç/
AHKH-tsikh. Soft ach-ch. Soft z like ts. Soft ig like ikh.
"Eighty" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| achtzig | eighty Cardinal. | Cardinal. |
| mit achtzig | at eighty Age. | Age. |
| achtzig Euro | eighty euros Money. | Money. |
| achtzigste | eightieth Ordinal. | Ordinal. |
How to use achtzig in real life
- 1Age
Uroma wird im Sommer achtzig.
Great-grandma turns eighty in the summer.
Wird achtzig.
- 2Distance
Es sind noch achtzig Kilometer bis Köln.
There are still eighty kilometers to Cologne.
Achtzig Kilometer.
- 3Price
Das Fahrrad kostet achtzig Euro gebraucht.
The bike costs eighty euros used.
Achtzig Euro.
Mistakes English speakers make with achtzig
Incorrect: acht zig (two words)
Correct: achtzig
Write one word: achtzig.
Incorrect: eighty Euro
Correct: achtzig Euro
Use German achtzig.
Good to know
Big family parties for achtzig are common. Decade talk uses die Achtziger for the 1980s.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Checking a used-bike listing
ChatPal
Steht da wirklich achtzig Euro?
Does it really say eighty euros?
You
Ja. Für den Zustand sind achtzig fair.
Yes. For the condition eighty is fair.
ChatPal
Dann biete ich achtzig und hole es ab.
Then I'll offer eighty and pick it up.
You
Gut. Über achtzig würde ich nicht gehen.
Good. I wouldn't go above eighty.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Eighty" in German
How do you say eighty?
Achtzig.
Eighty euros?
Achtzig Euro.
At eighty?
Mit achtzig.
Pronunciation tip?
Ach-Laut in acht-, then -tsikh.
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