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How to Say ‘To number 12’ in German

Bis Nummer 12

biss NOOM-er tsvoolf

[biss NOOM-er tsvoolf]

💬 Usage Tip: bis means "all the way to", so it is stronger than zu. It stresses that you want the full distance, not just the general area.

Phrase Breakdown

Bis

[biss]

until / up to

Shows a deadline limit in time.

Example

Bis 24 Stunden vorher ist die Absage kostenlos.

Until 24 hours beforehand, the cancellation is free of charge.

Nummer

[NOOM-er]

number

Feminine noun; often means a phone number in casual talk.

Example

Meine Nummer ist neu.

My number is new.

[tsvoolf]

twelve

The house number in the address.

Example

Die 12 ist direkt neben der Ecke.

Number 12 is right next to the corner.

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