German · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Thirteen" in German: dreizehn
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Thirteen in German is dreizehn. Clock time is um dreizehn Uhr in 24-hour speech, or um eins for 1 p.m. casually. The ordinal is dreizehnte.
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How to pronounce dreizehn
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DRY-tsayn
/ˈdʁaɪ̯t͡seːn/
DRY-tsayn. Ei like eye. Soft z as ts in zehn.
"Thirteen" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| dreizehn | thirteen Cardinal. | Cardinal. |
| um dreizehn Uhr | at 13:00 24-hour clock. | 24-hour clock. |
| dreizehnte | thirteenth Ordinal. | Ordinal. |
| dreizehn Stück | thirteen pieces Counting items. | Counting items. |
How to use dreizehn in real life
- 1Bus schedule
Der Bus kommt um dreizehn Uhr zehn.
The bus comes at 13:10.
Dreizehn Uhr.
- 2Inventory
Wir brauchen noch dreizehn Boxen.
We still need thirteen boxes.
Dreizehn + noun.
- 3Floor number
Die Praxis liegt im dreizehnten Stock.
The practice is on the thirteenth floor.
Ordinal dreizehnten.
Mistakes English speakers make with dreizehn
Incorrect: thirteen
Correct: dreizehn
Use dreizehn.
Incorrect: drei zehn
Correct: dreizehn
Write it as one word: dreizehn.
Good to know
German teens stack drei/vier/fünf + zehn. Official times often use dreizehn Uhr; everyday speech may switch to eins Uhr nachmittags.
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Passt dir dreizehn Uhr?
Does 13:00 work for you?
You
Dreizehn Uhr ist gut.
Thirteen o'clock is good.
ChatPal
Bring bitte dreizehn Formulare mit.
Please bring thirteen forms.
You
Okay. Dreizehn Stück sind schon kopiert.
Okay. Thirteen copies are already made.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Thirteen" in German
How do you say thirteen?
Dreizehn.
At 13:00?
Um dreizehn Uhr.
Thirteenth?
Dreizehnte / der dreizehnte.
One word?
Yes: dreizehn, not drei zehn.
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