numeral
six
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sechs is the cardinal number 'six'. It denotes the quantity 6. Used like other German numerals without gender. Forms ordinals separately (sechste). In speech it’s pronounced [zɛks]. Common in counting, dates and measurements; no declension as a noun but can combine with nouns (sechs Bücher).
Examples
Die Mannschaft erzielte sechs Tore, obwohl der Gegner stark spielte.
The team scored six goals although the opponent played strongly.
Ich habe sechs Äpfel.
I have six apples.
Details
Mnemonics
Imagine six dots arranged in two rows of three
sounds like 'sex' (memorize number six quickly)
Notes
Basic cardinal number.