numeral
eight
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'acht' is the cardinal numeral 'eight' (numeric value 8). Used for counting, dates, time (acht Uhr) and in compounds (achtzig = eighty). Ordinal form is 'achte'. No gender or plural. Regular usage in German numerals; pronounced [axt] in many dialects.
Examples
Acht Schüler blieben nach der Prüfung in der Halle, weil sie auf die Ergebnisse warteten.
Eight students stayed in the hall after the exam because they were waiting for the results.
Ich habe acht Euro in meiner Tasche.
I have eight euros in my pocket.
Details
Mnemonics
Visualize the numeral 8 as two circles stacked, then say 'acht'
acht ~ 'acht' sounds like 'acht' as a single syllable similar to English 'acht' sound
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Notes
Basic cardinal number used in counting and telling time ('acht Uhr' = eight o'clock).