C
/tseː/
The third letter of the English alphabet in German is C.
How do you pronounce it?
/tseː/
Did you know?
- German children are taught that C is a 'guest letter' because it mainly appears in words borrowed from other languages rather than being essential to the native Germanic core.
- The German alphabet officially includes C, but because it doesn't represent a unique sound that other letters cannot make, some describe it as a 'redundant' letter.
- In many German historical contexts, the letter C was often used interchangeably with K to represent the same sound.
Examples in context
- Cáit liest die Zeitung.Cáit is reading the newspaper.This sentence shows how the letter C appears in a name.Tatoeba #13045895 by Vortarulo, translation #3931100 by CN
- Wir haben im Moment −10 °C.It is currently -10°C.This sentence shows the use of C in a temperature measurement.Tatoeba #1549141 by Zaghawa, translation #1487694 by marshmallowcat
- Kennst du dich mit C++ aus?Are you acquainted with C++?This sentence shows the use of C in the context of a programming language.Tatoeba #8506324 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #3880347 by AlanF_US
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Example conversation
Two friends are playing a word game.
- JulianWie schreibt man das?How do you spell that?
- LauraMit einem C.With a C.
- JulianIst das das C am Anfang?Is that the C at the beginning?
- LauraJa, genau.Yes, exactly.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry C, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
