Zwölf
Twelve
Language note: The 'ö' is pronounced like 'i' in 'bird'.
Culture note: In Germany, there are 12 months ('Monate'), and calendars typically start with Monday ('Montag').
Context: While wrapping, she laughs, 'Hopefully I won't have twelve disagreements during cooking.'
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Zwölf
[tsvoelf]
Twelve
The number following eleven.
Ich habe zwölf Eier gekauft.
I bought twelve eggs.
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