German Edition (Zahlen in Worten)

German Amount in Words Converter

Flawlessly convert numbers to German text. Handle complex compound words instantly for invoices, contracts, and DACH region banking (EUR & CHF).

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Recommended for cheque writing standards.

Cheque Visual Preview

GLOBAL VIRTUAL BANK Authorized Financial Institution
Date
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Pay To
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$
⑈ 123456789 ⑈ 001234567890 ⑈ 1234
Authorized Sign
Authorized Signature

* This image simulates a bank cheque for educational and verification purposes only.

Tailored for the DACH Region

Built to handle the unique grammatical rules of the German language.

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Compound Word Mastery

German numbers up to one million are written as a single word. Our tool connects digits flawlessly without breaking structure.

Euro & Swiss Franc

Fully supports EUR (Euro/Cent) for Germany and Austria, and CHF (Franken/Rappen) for Switzerland.

Inverted Tens & Units

Automatically applies the "einundzwanzig" (one-and-twenty) rule correctly for all numbers.

Understanding "Zahlen in Worten"

Writing numbers in German can seem daunting because numbers under one million are written as one continuous, compound word. Additionally, German inverts the units and tens.

The "And" (und) Rule:

In English, 25 is "twenty-five". In German, you say the five first, add "und" (and), then say twenty: fünfundzwanzig.

Example Conversion:

1,234 EUR = eintausendzweihundertvierunddreißig Euro

Writing a Cheque in Germany & Switzerland

If you are issuing a Scheck in Germany, Austria, or Switzerland, follow these conventions to ensure validity:

  • Capitalization: Start the written amount with a capital letter on the cheque line, even if numbers normally start with a lowercase letter in text.
  • Cents/Rappen as Digits: Often, the main currency (Euro/CHF) is written in words, while the cents/rappen are written in numbers (e.g., "... Euro 50/100").
  • Cross out empty space: Draw a line after the written amount to prevent unauthorized additions.

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German Numbers Frequently Asked Questions

How do you write 1200 in German?
In German, 1200 is written as a single word: "eintausendzweihundert" or simply "tausendzweihundert". German numbers under one million are typically written as one continuous word.
How do German numbers handle tens and units?
Unlike English, German writes the unit before the ten. For example, 21 is "einundzwanzig", which literally translates to "one-and-twenty". Our tool perfectly handles this inversion.
Which currencies are supported in the German converter?
Our German converter supports major European currencies, specifically the Euro (EUR) for Germany and Austria, and the Swiss Franc (CHF) for Switzerland.
Are German numbers really written as one long word?
Yes, numbers up to 999,999 are written together as a single compound word in German. From one million onwards, words like "Million" or "Milliarde" are separated from the rest of the numbers.