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How to Say ‘My number is 0171 2345678.’ in German

Meine Nummer ist 0171 2345678.

migh-neh NOOM-er ist NOOL-ains-zeeb-en-ains tsvai-dry-fear-fuenf-zeks-zeeb-en-AKHT

[migh-neh NOOM-er ist NOOL-ains-zeeb-en-ains tsvai-dry-fear-fuenf-zeks-zeeb-en-AKHT]

🇩🇪 In Germany: Germans usually say phone numbers digit by digit or in pairs, and many say zwo instead of zwei for 2 so it isn't confused with drei "three".

Phrase Breakdown

Meine Nummer ist

migh-neh NOOM-er ist

my number is

Used to give your phone number. 'Meine' rhymes with 'mine-uh'. The 'u' in 'Nummer' is short.

Example

Meine Nummer ist neu.

My number is new.

Words in this phrase

Meine

[migh-neh]

Belonging to or associated with the speaker.

Example

Ich mache meine Runden jeden Morgen.

I do my rounds every morning.

Nummer

[NOOM-er]

number

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

Example

Meine Nummer ist neu.

My number is new.

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.

0171

[NOOL-ains-zeeb-en-ains]

0171 (mobile prefix)

A German mobile network area code, read digit by digit.

Example

Meine Nummer beginnt mit 0171.

My number starts with 0171.

2345678.

[tsvai-dry-fear-fuenf-zeks-zeeb-en-AKHT]

2345678 (phone digits)

The rest of the phone number, usually read in pairs or single digits.

Example

Ruf 2345678 an.

Call 2345678.

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