German Numbers 1–50
Learning the German numbers from 1 to 50 helps you become comfortable with everyday German. These numbers appear frequently in conversations about age, prices, time, dates, quantities, and measurements.
Once you understand the numbers from 1 through 50, it becomes much easier to see how the german number system builds larger numbers using predictable patterns.
This page includes a German numbers 1–50 chart with pronunciation, explanations of number patterns, and examples to help you practice.
German Numbers 1–50 Chart
The chart below shows the German numbers from 1 to 50. Click any number to hear how it is pronounced.
Understanding German Numbers 21–50
German forms 21–99 with the pattern ones + und + tens. Examples: 21 = einundzwanzig, 32 = zweiunddreißig, 47 = siebenundvierzig.
Once you learn the tens and the smaller numbers, it becomes much easier to read and say numbers in this range.
German Tens
| Number | German |
|---|---|
| 20 | zwanzig |
| 30 | dreißig |
| 40 | vierzig |
| 50 | fünfzig |
| 60 | sechzig |
Examples of German Numbers in Sentences
Ich bin einundzwanzig Jahre alt.
I am twenty-one years old.
Das kostet fünfundvierzig Euro.
That costs forty-five euros.
Practice German Numbers
Here are a few simple ways to practice german numbers.
- count from 1 to 50 in German
- count backwards from 50 to 1
- click numbers in the chart and repeat the pronunciation
- try writing numbers from memory
Practicing regularly will help you become comfortable recognizing and speaking these numbers.
Continue Learning German Numbers
You can continue learning larger german numbers with these charts.
You can also learn how numbers are used in everyday german.