How to Say ‘Of eight people or more’ in German
Ab acht Personen
ap ahkht per-ZOH-nen
[ap ahkht per-ZOH-nen]
💬 Usage Tip: ab before a number means "from this number upward", so eight counts. You'll see it on prices too: ab 18 Uhr "from 6 pm".
Phrase Breakdown
Ab
[ap]
from, starting at
Preposition marking the starting point of a time.
Ab Montag arbeite ich nachts.
From Monday I work nights.
acht
[ahkht]
eight
The number 8; restaurants often set special rules for groups of this size or larger.
Bei acht Gästen brauchen wir eine Anzahlung.
For eight guests we need a deposit.
Personen
[per-ZOH-nen]
people, persons
Plural of 'Person'; used when counting guests.
Ein Tisch für acht Personen, bitte.
A table for eight people, please.
Guides for German learners
Get the Full Learning Experience
This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.
Pronunciation Feedback
AI-powered feedback on what you say out loud
Spaced Repetition
Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice
Immersive Roleplaying
Practice real conversations with AI partners
Lessons for Your Situation
Request lessons tailored to your specific needs
Get Full LessonWhat Learners Are Saying
“Berlin bureaucracy requires real German. This app got me from zero to handling my Anmeldung appointment in three weeks. My coworkers couldn’t believe it.”
Emma L., 27, UX Researcher
“Relocated to Munich with my family. The everyday scenarios — grocery shopping, doctor visits, school meetings — are exactly what we needed to settle in.”
Marcus J., 40, Engineer
“Learning a language has never been as immediately impactful. Now I can charm the locals and navigate the food scene like a boss.”
Alex M., 42, Software Engineer