thirteen
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
There are thirteen apples in the basket.
basic
My little brother is thirteen years old.
basic
She lives at number thirteen.
basic
The building doesn't have a thirteenth floor.
natural