Dreizehn
Thirteen
Language note: 'Dreizehn' combines 'drei' and 'zehn', pronounced as 'dry-tsane'.
Culture note: Thirteen is often a lucky number in Germany, contrasting with other cultures.
Context: Maria says to her friend, 'I planned thirteen meals for a fortnight.'
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Dreizehn
[dry-tsayn]
Thirteen
The number following twelve.
Er ist dreizehn Jahre alt.
He is thirteen years old.
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