⏱️0️⃣⬅️

How to Say ‘Ten minutes left’ in German

Noch zehn Minuten

nokh tsayn mee-NOO-ten

[nokh tsayn mee-NOO-ten]

💬 Usage Tip: noch before an amount means "still to go". Swap in anything: noch zwei Tore "two more goals", noch ein Bier "another beer".

Phrase Breakdown

Noch

[nokh]

another / still (remaining)

Indicates what is left.

Example

Noch fünf Minuten!

Five more minutes!

zehn

[tsayn]

ten

The number 10, often used when stating group size for a reservation.

Example

Ich möchte einen Tisch für zehn Personen reservieren.

I would like to reserve a table for ten people.

Minuten

[mee-NOO-ten]

minutes

Plural of 'die Minute'.

Example

Das Spiel dauert neunzig Minuten.

The game lasts ninety minutes.

Guides for German learners

Duolingo vs Pimsleur: Tapping on a Screen or Talking Out Loud?Duolingo vs Pimsleur: five minutes of tapping versus thirty minutes of speaking. What each is good at, what each costs, and which to pick for your goal.

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 Lesson

What 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