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Re:Why are German numbers backwards? by vetinari on Sunday November 28, 2021 @10:48AM (#29369790)
Yes, but it sounds archaic, if you use the swapped version.
Re:Why are German numbers backwards? by kubav on Sunday November 28, 2021 @04:05PM (#29373017)
It is archaic but not in all contexts. i.e. If you talk about 125 ccm motrbike, it is always "german" way. Also it is used for human age or dates.
Re:Why are German numbers backwards? by kachnuv_ocasek on Sunday November 28, 2021 @01:15PM (#29371292)
Uh, it does not (unless you're 12 or so, I suppose).
Re:Why are German numbers backwards? by vetinari on Sunday November 28, 2021 @01:34PM (#29371505)
Slightly older... older enough, that I remember Vlasta Burian's movies being aired in the tv, where it would fit.
Re:Why are German numbers backwards? by yread on Sunday November 28, 2021 @02:22PM (#29371985)
I use it basically just for tram and bus numbers. It's more fun to say you're taking the dvaadvacitka instead of dvacetdvojka.