English–German

“seventeen” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈziːpˌtseːn/

Example

Mein Bruder ist siebzehn Jahre alt.

My brother is seventeen years old.

Illustration for siebzehn (seventeen)

How to say “seventeen” in German

“Seventeen” in German is siebzehn.

A number made by adding seven to ten, marking the next count after sixteen.

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

Example sentences with siebzehn

Der Zug fährt um siebzehn Uhr ab.

The train departs at 17:00.

Tips for using siebzehn

  • The short age statement 'Ich bin siebzehn' is possible when the meaning is clear, while 'Ich bin siebzehn Jahre alt' is the full form.

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