German · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Seventeen" in German: siebzehn
siebzehn
Seventeen in German is siebzehn. Say Ich bin siebzehn or um siebzehn Uhr for 5 p.m. in 24-hour style. Note the spelling: siebzehn, not siebenzehn.
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How to pronounce siebzehn
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ZEEP-tsayn
/ˈziːpˌt͡seːn/
ZEEP-tsayn. Soft ie as ee. Soft z as ts. Soft eh in zehn.
"Seventeen" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| siebzehn | seventeen Cardinal number. | Cardinal number. |
| mit siebzehn | at seventeen Age talk. | Age talk. |
| siebzehn Uhr | 5 p.m. / 17:00 Clock time. | Clock time. |
| siebzehnte | seventeenth Ordinal (dates). | Ordinal (dates). |
How to use siebzehn in real life
- 1Age
Meine Schwester wird nächste Woche siebzehn.
My sister turns seventeen next week.
Wird siebzehn = turns seventeen.
- 2Meeting time
Treffen wir uns um siebzehn Uhr am Tor?
Shall we meet at five p.m. at the gate?
Siebzehn Uhr = 17:00.
- 3Counting seats
Wir brauchen siebzehn Stühle für die Gäste.
We need seventeen chairs for the guests.
Siebzehn + noun.
Mistakes English speakers make with siebzehn
Incorrect: siebenzehn
Correct: siebzehn
Standard spelling drops the -en: siebzehn.
Incorrect: seventeen Jahre alt
Correct: siebzehn Jahre alt
Use German siebzehn, not English seventeen.
Good to know
At 17 you can get a Begleitetes Fahren learner driving permit in Germany with conditions. Age talk stays blunt: Ich bin siebzehn is normal; people rarely soften numbers.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning a birthday gift budget
ChatPal
Wird er wirklich schon siebzehn?
Is he really turning seventeen already?
You
Ja, siebzehn. Zeit vergeht zu schnell.
Yes, seventeen. Time goes too fast.
ChatPal
Was schenkt man mit siebzehn?
What do you give someone at seventeen?
You
Vielleicht Konzertkarten. Mit siebzehn zählt Erlebnis mehr.
Maybe concert tickets. At seventeen an experience counts more.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Seventeen" in German
How do you say seventeen?
Siebzehn.
Spelling tip?
Siebzehn, not siebenzehn.
At seventeen?
Mit siebzehn.
5 p.m.?
Siebzehn Uhr.
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