zweiundvierzig
forty-two
The number 42; it comes between forty-one and forty-three.
EXAMPLE
Die Zahl zweiundvierzig ist durch sechs teilbar.
The number forty-two is divisible by six.
zweiundvierzig
forty-two
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Meanings
Usage tips
Word formation
'Zweiundvierzig' is made up of 'zwei' (two), 'und' (and), and 'vierzig' (forty). In compound German numbers between 21 and 99, the ones digit comes first, followed by the tens digit; the entire number word is written as one word.
EXAMPLE
Auf dem Parkplatz stehen zweiundvierzig Autos.
There are forty-two cars in the parking lot.
With nouns
When indicating an amount, 'zweiundvierzig' usually comes before a plural noun. An article is only needed if the sentence requires one for another reason.
EXAMPLE
Die Schule hat zweiundvierzig neue Computer gekauft.
The school bought forty-two new computers.
Stating age
To state someone's age, 'zweiundvierzig' is often used with 'Jahre alt' (years old) or with 'mit ... Jahren' (at the age of ...). The number itself remains unchanged.
EXAMPLE
Mein Nachbar ist zweiundvierzig Jahre alt.
My neighbor is forty-two years old.
Mit zweiundvierzig Jahren begann sie ein neues Studium.
At the age of forty-two, she began a new degree.
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