In German
neun
Meaning: 9 (nine)
Example sentences
IchhabeneunEuro.
I have nine euros.
EsistneunUhrabends.
It's nine o'clock in the evening.
NeunisteineungeradeZahl.
Nine is an odd number.
Grammar note
“Neun” is spelled with a single n and ends in -n. The teen form is “neunzehn” (19) and the tens form is “neunzig” (90).
Common mistake
Don't confuse “neun” (9) with “neunzehn” (19) or “neunzig” (90). The endings -zehn and -zig make the difference.
Quick check
Which is the German for 9?
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What is 19 in German?
“Neunzehn”, with the -zehn ending.
What is 90 in German?
“Neunzig”, with -zig for the tens.