NUMERAL

zwölf/t͡svœlf/twelve

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

Definitions

1.the number 12(cardinal number)

a.used to indicate quantity or order: twelve items or units

Er hat zwölf Äpfel gekauft.—He bought twelve apples.

b.used to indicate time: twelve o'clock

Das Meeting beginnt um zwölf.—The meeting begins 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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