How to Say “Letter V” in German

By Connie Alicia • Updated October 6, 2026

Buchstabe V

The English phrase "letter v" is translated into German as Buchstabe V.

This phrase is used to refer specifically to the name of the twenty-second letter of the English alphabet.

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The German word for 'letter' Buchstabe is a compound of words meaning 'book' and 'staff' or 'stick'. It shares a common ancestor with the obsolete English word 'bookstaff'.
In native German names, an initial V is always pronounced as an 'f' sound, such as in the name Veit.

Example conversation

Laura is teaching Felix the alphabet.

Laura

Welcher Buchstabe ist das hier, Felix?
Which letter is this here, Felix?
Felix

Ich glaube, das ist der Buchstabe V.
I think that is the letter V.
Laura

Richtig, das ist korrekt!
Correct, that is right!
Felix

Danke, Laura!
Thanks, Laura!

Sources

Word origins: Wiktionary entries Buchstabe, V, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Connie Alicia

Hallo, ich bin Connie! I'm always finding ways to make learning fun and effective. When not diving into language books, my hobbies include travelling and adding to my ever-growing list 'how to say things in German'. I can't resist exploring the symphony of flavours from various global cuisines. I love cooking. I'm also a total movie buff, proudly nerdy about historical epics and classic rom-coms. Writing, for me, is a bridge for people to travel from "Ich verstehe nicht" (I don't understand) to "Ich habe es verstanden" (I have understood).

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