Thirteen Meaning in English
word
/ˈθɝˈtin/
thur-TEEN
/θɜːtˈiːn/
thur-TEEN
Definition
The number that comes after twelve and before fourteen; it is written as 13.
Usage & Nuances
'Thirteen' is often used in counting, ages, addresses, and dates. It is sometimes considered an unlucky number in some cultures. The ordinal form is 'thirteenth.'
Spanish: trecePortuguese (BR): trezePortuguese (PT): trezeChinese (Simplified): 十三Chinese (Traditional): 十三Hindi: तेरहArabic: ثلاثة عشرBengali: তেরোRussian: тринадцатьJapanese: 十三Vietnamese: mười baKorean: 열셋 - 13Turkish: on üçUrdu: تیرہIndonesian: tiga belas
Example Sentences
It's Friday the thirteenth, are you superstitious?
natural
Out of all the numbers, thirteen is my favorite.
natural
The building doesn't have a thirteenth floor.
natural
There are thirteen apples in the basket.
basic
My little brother is thirteen years old.
basic
She lives at number thirteen.
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