English–German

“four” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/fiːɐ̯/

Example

Er ist vier Jahre alt.

He is four years old.

Illustration for vier (four)

How to say “four” in German

“Four” in German is vier.

Four objects form a complete group, like the four corners of a square.

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

Example sentences with vier

In vier Tagen beginnt die Reise.

The trip begins in four days.

Tips for using vier

  • German vier begins with the sound [f], so it is pronounced roughly like English fear rather than veer.

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