In German
acht
Meaning: 8 (eight)
Example sentences
IchschlafeachtStunden.
I sleep eight hours.
UmachtUhrbeginntderFilm.
The film starts at eight o'clock.
AchtisteinegeradeZahl.
Eight is an even number.
Grammar note
“Acht” is short, with a single -t. The teen form is “achtzehn” (18) and the tens form is “achtzig” (80).
Common mistake
Don't confuse “acht” (8) with “achtzehn” (18) or “achtzig” (80).
Quick check
Which is the German for 8?
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What is 18 in German?
“Achtzehn”, with the -zehn ending.
What is 80 in German?
“Achtzig”, with -zig for the tens.