German · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Sixteen" in German: sechzehn
sechzehn
Sixteen in German is sechzehn. Note the spelling: sechzehn, not sechszehn. In 24-hour time um sechzehn Uhr is 4 p.m. The ordinal is sechzehnte.
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How to pronounce sechzehn
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ZEKH-tsayn
/ˈzɛçt͡seːn/
ZEKH-tsayn. Soft ch like ich. Soft z as ts in zehn.
"Sixteen" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| sechzehn | sixteen Cardinal; spelling drops the s of sechs. | Cardinal; spelling drops the s of sechs. |
| um sechzehn Uhr | at 16:00 / 4 p.m. 24-hour clock. | 24-hour clock. |
| sechzehnte | sixteenth Ordinal. | Ordinal. |
| sechzehn Jahre | sixteen years Age talk. | Age talk. |
How to use sechzehn in real life
- 1School
Der Kurs startet um sechzehn Uhr.
The course starts at 16:00.
Sechzehn Uhr.
- 2Age
Mit sechzehn darfst du hier Moped fahren.
At sixteen you may ride a moped here.
Mit sechzehn.
- 3Counting
Wir brauchen sechzehn Stühle für die Gäste.
We need sixteen chairs for the guests.
Sechzehn + noun.
Mistakes English speakers make with sechzehn
Incorrect: sechszehn
Correct: sechzehn
Standard spelling is sechzehn without the middle s.
Incorrect: sixteen
Correct: sechzehn
Use sechzehn.
Good to know
Sechzehn is a milestone age for mopeds and some youth passes. Spelling trips learners because sechs keeps s but sechzehn drops it.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning a late-afternoon meetup
ChatPal
Treffen wir uns um sechzehn Uhr?
Shall we meet at 16:00?
You
Sechzehn Uhr ist perfekt.
Sixteen o'clock is perfect.
ChatPal
Bring bitte sechzehn Kopien mit.
Please bring sixteen copies.
You
Okay. Sechzehn Stück sind schon gedruckt.
Okay. Sixteen copies are already printed.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Sixteen" in German
How do you say sixteen?
Sechzehn.
Spelling tip?
Sechzehn, not sechszehn.
At 16:00?
Um sechzehn Uhr.
Sixteenth?
Sechzehnte / der sechzehnte.
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