German · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Six" in German: sechs
sechs
Six in German is sechs. Say sechs Eier or wir sind zu sechst. Sechsmal means six times.
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How to pronounce sechs
Say it
zex
/zɛks/
zex. Soft s at start like English z, or like s — both heard. Clear ks ending.
"Six" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| sechs | six Default. | Default. |
| zu sechst | as a group of six People. | People. |
| sechsmal | six times Frequency. | Frequency. |
| sechste / sechster | sixth Ordinal. | Ordinal. |
How to use sechs in real life
- 1Baking
Das Rezept braucht sechs Eier.
The recipe needs six eggs.
Sechs Eier.
- 2Table booking
Einen Tisch für sechs, bitte.
A table for six, please.
Für sechs.
- 3Team
Wir arbeiten zu sechst an dem Projekt.
The six of us are working on the project.
Zu sechst.
Mistakes English speakers make with sechs
Incorrect: sech Personen
Correct: sechs Personen
Keep the full sechs.
Incorrect: zu sechste
Correct: zu sechst
Set phrase: zu sechst.
Good to know
Sechs shows up in pack sizes and meeting times (um sechs). Speak clearly so sechs and sex aren't confused in noisy rooms — context usually saves you.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Buying eggs for baking
ChatPal
Wie viele Eier stehen auf der Liste?
How many eggs are on the list?
You
Sechs. Das Rezept ist groß.
Six. The recipe is big.
ChatPal
Okay, sechs Bio-Eier.
Okay, six organic eggs.
You
Genau. Mit sechs kommen wir hin.
Exactly. With six we'll manage.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Six" in German
How do you say six?
Sechs.
As six people?
Zu sechst.
Six times?
Sechsmal.
Sixth?
Sechste / sechster / sechstes.
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