The number 0 in German is null, pronounced with a short “oo” sound and a final l. It is used for zero in counting, scores, measurements, and numbers.
0 = null (approximately “nool”)
How to Pronounce Null
Null has one syllable. The German u is short, as in Hund; the “nool” spelling is only an English-friendly approximation. Listen to the audio to hear the German vowel.
Meaning: zero
After null, continue with the German numbers 1 to 10 to practice the basic counting sequence.
Using Null in German
When you say the number itself, write null in lowercase: Die Temperatur beträgt null Grad. When speaking about the digit or the concept as a noun, German capitalizes it: die Null (“the zero”).
| German | English |
|---|---|
| null | zero |
| die Null | the zero / the digit zero |
| null Grad | zero degrees |
| null Euro | zero euros |
Useful Examples with Null
- Die Temperatur ist null Grad. — The temperature is zero degrees.
- Das Spiel endete null zu null. — The game ended zero to zero.
- Die Zahl beginnt mit einer Null. — The number begins with a zero.
For phone numbers and codes, German speakers name each digit separately; zero is still null.
Frequently Asked Questions About 0 in German
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Is null capitalized in German?
Use lowercase null as the number. Use uppercase Null when it is a noun, as in die Null.
How do you say zero degrees?
Say null Grad.
Summary: 0 in German
Null means “zero.” Say it with a short German u. Use lowercase null for the number and die Null for the digit as a noun.
