ABSTRACT
This chapter deals with words for numbers and numerals and their associated forms and uses. Cardinal numbers are the numerals used in counting. The traditional rule was to use numerals for numbers above 12. Although this is no longer adhered to strictly, numbers of more than two syllables are rarely written out in full, and, in general, figures are used in written German far more often than is usual in English. Some symbols used in the German-speaking countries differ from those current in English-speaking countries. The names of some times vary regionally in speech. The postcode is regarded as essential. For post to other countries, the name of the town and the name of the country should be written in capitals below the street name.
