Usage Note
sechs is the cardinal number; in German school grades it is the worst mark, so eine Sechs is a failing grade rather than a good score. Note the stem 'sech-' resurfaces in sechzehn (16) and sechzig (60), where the 's' is dropped.
Examples
"Ich habe sechs Bücher gekauft."
Natural Translation
I bought six books.
Literal Translation
I have six books bought.
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