You say "six" in German as sechs.
Sechs is one of the fundamental numbers you learn when starting to speak German. Its pronunciation is similar to "zex" in English, with the 's' sound at the beginning being voiced like a 'z', and the 'ch' being a soft, voiceless fricative, similar to the 'ch' in Scottish "loch" or the 'x' in English "fox".
German Numbers 0 to 10
Learning the basic numbers is crucial for everyday communication, whether you're ordering food, asking for prices, or giving your age. Here's a quick reference for numbers from 0 to 10 in German:
| Number | German Word |
|---|---|
| 0 | null |
| 1 | eins |
| 2 | zwei |
| 3 | drei |
| 4 | vier |
| 5 | fünf |
| 6 | sechs |
| 7 | sieben |
Tips for Learning German Numbers
- Listen and Repeat: Practice saying the numbers aloud. Many online resources and language learning apps provide audio pronunciation guides.
- Flashcards: Create flashcards with the numeral on one side and the German word on the other.
- Daily Practice: Integrate numbers into your daily routine. Count objects around you in German, or try to think of numbers you encounter (e.g., bus numbers, prices) in German.
- Contextual Learning: Learn numbers within sentences or practical scenarios to make them more memorable. For example, "Ich habe sechs Bücher" (I have six books).
For further resources on German numbers and language learning, you can explore platforms dedicated to language acquisition, such as Tandem's blog on German numbers, which offers comprehensive guides.
