In German
C
Meaning: the letter C, pronounced "tsay"
Example sentences
CwieComputer.
C as in Computer.
DerComputeristneu.
The computer is new.
Grammar note
The letter's name is “tsay”, but C is rare on its own inside native German words — it mostly appears in loanwords (like “Computer”) or combinations like “ch” and “sch”, which have their own distinct sounds.
Common mistake
Don't assume C always sounds like English “k” or “s” — in German it's often part of “ch” (a throat sound, as in “ich”) or “sch” (like English “sh”), not a standalone sound.
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Practise it in a lesson →Frequently asked questions
Is “C” common in native German words?
No — it mostly appears in loanwords or in the combinations “ch” and “sch”.
What word is used to demonstrate “C”?
“Computer”, a loanword from English.