NUMERAL

zwölf/t͡svœlf/twelve

zwölf is a German numeral that means twelve. It is pronounced /t͡svœlf/.

Definitions

1.the number twelve; the number after eleven and before thirteen(cardinal number)

a.used to refer to the quantity twelve

Ich habe zwölf Äpfel gekauft.I bought twelve apples.

b.used to specify a point in time (twelve o'clock)

Der Unterricht beginnt um zwölf.The lesson starts at twelve.

Frequently asked questions

What does "zwölf" mean in English?
"zwölf" means twelve. It is a German numeral.
How do you pronounce "zwölf"?
"zwölf" is pronounced /t͡svœlf/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "zwölf"?
"zwölf" is a numeral in German.

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