English–German

“eleven” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛlf/

Example

In der Klasse sind elf Kinder.

There are eleven children in the class.

Illustration for elf (eleven)

How to say “eleven” in German

“Eleven” in German is elf.

Ten complete marks are followed by a single new mark, making the next count.

Full entry for elf: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with elf

Der Bus kommt um elf Uhr.

The bus comes at eleven o'clock.

Tips for using elf

  • German uses the inherited form elf rather than a transparent form such as einzehn for 11.

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