numeral
eighty
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Achtzig: cardinal number meaning 'eighty' (numeric value 80). Used for counting, ages, prices, dates. Written 'achtzig' in German. As a numeral it doesn't have gender, but when used attributively it can combine with noun inflections (achtzig Jahre). No irregular forms; basic German cardinal.
Examples
Der Politiker sagte, dass die Kosten auf achtzig Millionen geschätzt wurden, obwohl die Zahlen noch geprüft wurden.
The politician said that the costs were estimated at eighty million, although the figures were still being checked.
Die Firma feiert ihr achtzigjähriges Bestehen.
The company celebrates its eightieth anniversary.
Details
Mnemonics
Imagine eight groups of ten coins to make 80
achtzig sounds like 'acht-sig' meaning eight-ten times ten -> eighty
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Notes
Formed from 'acht' + suffix '-zig' (tens).