German · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Thirty" in German: dreißig
dreißig
Thirty in German is dreißig. Say Ich bin dreißig or dreißig Euro. Spelling uses ß: dreißig (ss in Switzerland: dreissig).
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How to pronounce dreißig
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DRY-sikH
/ˈdʁaɪ̯sɪç/
DRY-sikH. Soft ei as eye. Soft ß like ss. Soft ig like ikh.
"Thirty" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| dreißig | thirty Cardinal. | Cardinal. |
| mit dreißig | at thirty Age talk. | Age talk. |
| dreißig Euro | thirty euros Money. | Money. |
| dreißigste | thirtieth Ordinal. | Ordinal. |
How to use dreißig in real life
- 1Age
Sie wird im Sommer dreißig.
She turns thirty in the summer.
Wird dreißig.
- 2Price
Das Ticket kostet dreißig Euro.
The ticket costs thirty euros.
Dreißig Euro.
- 3Counting
Wir brauchen noch dreißig Stühle.
We still need thirty chairs.
Dreißig + noun.
Mistakes English speakers make with dreißig
Incorrect: dreisig
Correct: dreißig
Standard German uses ß: dreißig.
Incorrect: thirty Leute
Correct: dreißig Leute
Use German dreißig.
Good to know
Turning 30 is a classic birthday joke topic in German pop culture. Money and ages use dreißig constantly. For 30 minutes past the hour say halb, not dreißig Uhr.
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Budgeting for a group gift
ChatPal
Reicht dreißig Euro insgesamt?
Is thirty euros enough in total?
You
Eher knapp. Lieber vierzig als dreißig.
Rather tight. Better forty than thirty.
ChatPal
Okay, ich lege mehr dazu.
Okay, I'll put in more.
You
Danke. Mit dreißig wären wir unter dem Ziel.
Thanks. With thirty we'd be under the goal.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Thirty" in German
How do you say thirty?
Dreißig.
Spelling?
Dreißig with ß (dreissig in Swiss German).
At thirty?
Mit dreißig.
30 minutes?
Usually halb — not dreißig Uhr.
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