German · Numbers & Time
Zehn
Ten
Beginnernumber
Definition
The number ten.
Example
Es ist zehn Uhr.
It is ten o'clock.
Etymology
'Zehn' comes from the Proto-Germanic '*dekəm', which is derived from the Proto-Indo-European '*dekhom', meaning 'ten'. The form has been consistent in Germanic languages.
How & Where It’s Used
'Zehn' is applicable in both spoken and written contexts, used informally and formally in various situations. It is recognized across all German-speaking areas.