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How to Say ‘Wait, this is number 80.’ in German

Moment, das ist Nummer 80.

mo-MENT dahs ist NOOM-er AHKH-tsikh

[mo-MENT dahs ist NOOM-er AHKH-tsikh]

💬 Usage Tip: Moment on its own is short for einen Moment "one moment". It's a quick, neutral way to stop someone, like "hang on".

Phrase Breakdown

Moment,

mo-MENT

Wait a moment,

Used here to interrupt politely because something is wrong. Stress the second syllable: mo-MENT.

Example

Moment, das stimmt nicht.

Wait, that's not right.

Words in this phrase

Moment

[mo-MENT]

just a moment

Used alone to ask someone to wait briefly.

Example

Moment, ich komme gleich.

Just a moment, I'm coming.

das ist Nummer 80.

dahs ist NOOM-er AHKH-tsikh

this is number 80.

Say 80 as 'achtzig' (AKH-tsikh). Stress 'Nummer' to point out the mistake.

Example

Das ist Nummer 80, nicht 18.

This is number 80, not 18.

Words in this phrase

das

[dahs]

that / it

Used to refer to a situation or thing being discussed.

Example

Das ist nicht die richtige Straße.

That is not the right street.

ist

[ist]

A form of the verb 'sein' used for singular subjects.

Example

Für viele Bewerber Ist ein gutes Teamklima entscheidend.

For many applicants, a good team climate is crucial.

Nummer

[NOOM-er]

number

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

Example

Meine Nummer ist neu.

My number is new.

80.

[AHKH-tsikh]

eighty

The number 80, read 'achtzig'.

Example

Er wohnt in Nummer 80.

He lives at number 80.

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