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sechs

six

numeral ZEKS Common

Usage Note

sechs is the cardinal number; in German school grades it is the worst mark, so eine Sechs is a failing grade rather than a good score. Note the stem 'sech-' resurfaces in sechzehn (16) and sechzig (60), where the 's' is dropped.

Examples

"Ich habe sechs Bücher gekauft."

Natural Translation

I bought six books.

Literal Translation

I have six books bought.

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