In German
Z
Meaning: the letter Z, pronounced "tsett"
Example sentences
ZwieZug.
Z as in Zug (train).
DerZugfährtab.
The train is departing.
Grammar note
German “Z” is named “tsett” and always makes a “ts” sound, like the end of English “cats” — never the buzzing “z” sound of English “zoo”.
Common mistake
Don't pronounce German “Z” like the English “Z” in “zoo” — it's always “ts”, so “Zug” (train) sounds like “Tsoog”, not “Zoog”.
Quick check
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Practise it in a lesson →Frequently asked questions
Does German “Z” buzz like English “Z”?
No — it's always a “ts” sound, like the end of “cats”.
What word is used to demonstrate “Z”?
“Zug” (train).