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Introduction

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Welcome to this exciting lesson on Cardinal Numbers in Haitian! Understanding numbers is fundamental when learning any language, and Haitian is no exception. Numbers are not just about counting; they help in telling time, discussing prices, and much more in daily conversations. In this lesson, we will learn to count from zero to one hundred in Haitian, and it will set the foundation for grasping more complex numerical concepts in future lessons.

This lesson is part of the larger course titled "Complete 0 to A1 Haitian Course", and is specifically designed for complete beginners. We will approach this topic in a structured manner to ensure clarity and comprehension.

Structure of the Lesson

1. Overview of Cardinal Numbers

2. Counting from 0 to 10

3. Counting from 11 to 20

4. Counting from 21 to 100

5. Practice Exercises

6. Answers to Exercises

Overview of Cardinal Numbers

Cardinal numbers are the numbers we use for counting. In Haitian, these numbers are essential for everyday interactions. Let’s dive into how these numbers work!

Counting from 0 to 10

Let's start with the basics. Below is a table displaying the cardinal numbers from zero to ten in Haitian:

Haitian	Pronunciation	English
0	zewo	zero
1	en	one
2	de	two
3	twa	three
4	kat	four
5	senk	five
6	sis	six
7	sèt	seven
8	uit	eight
9	nèf	nine
10	dis	ten

As you can see, the pronunciation in Haitian can be quite different from English. Listening to a native speaker can help solidify your understanding!

Counting from 11 to 20

Now, let’s look at the numbers from eleven to twenty. This range introduces some unique formations in Haitian numbers. Below is the corresponding table:

Haitian	Pronunciation	English
11	onz	eleven
12	douze	twelve
13	trèz	thirteen
14	katòz	fourteen
15	kenz	fifteen
16	sèz	sixteen
17	disèt	seventeen
18	dizuit	eighteen
19	diznèf	nineteen
20	venty	twenty

Notice how the numbers eleven through nineteen build upon the base of ten. It's an important pattern that will help you in your counting!

Counting from 21 to 100

Next, we’ll break down the numbers from twenty-one to one hundred. As we progress, you'll see how numbers combine to create higher values.

== Counting from 21 to 30

Here’s how numbers from twenty-one to thirty look in Haitian:

Haitian	Pronunciation	English
21	venty-en	twenty-one
22	venty-de	twenty-two
23	venty-twa	twenty-three
24	venty-kat	twenty-four
25	venty-senk	twenty-five
26	venty-sis	twenty-six
27	venty-sèt	twenty-seven
28	venty-uit	twenty-eight
29	venty-nèf	twenty-nine
30	trant	thirty

== Counting from 31 to 40

Now let’s look at the next set, from thirty-one to forty:

Haitian	Pronunciation	English
31	trant-en	thirty-one
32	trant-de	thirty-two
33	trant-twa	thirty-three
34	trant-kat	thirty-four
35	trant-senk	thirty-five
36	trant-sis	thirty-six
37	trant-sèt	thirty-seven
38	trant-uit	thirty-eight
39	trant-nèf	thirty-nine
40	karant	forty

== Counting from 41 to 50

Continuing on, here are the numbers from forty-one to fifty:

Haitian	Pronunciation	English
41	karant-en	forty-one
42	karant-de	forty-two
43	karant-twa	forty-three
44	karant-kat	forty-four
45	karant-senk	forty-five
46	karant-sis	forty-six
47	karant-sèt	forty-seven
48	karant-uit	forty-eight
49	karant-nèf	forty-nine
50	senkant	fifty

== Counting from 51 to 60

Next up, let's check out fifty-one to sixty:

Haitian	Pronunciation	English
51	senkant-en	fifty-one
52	senkant-de	fifty-two
53	senkant-twa	fifty-three
54	senkant-kat	fifty-four
55	senkant-senk	fifty-five
56	senkant-sis	fifty-six
57	senkant-sèt	fifty-seven
58	senkant-uit	fifty-eight
59	senkant-nèf	fifty-nine
60	swasant	sixty

== Counting from 61 to 70

Now for sixty-one to seventy:

Haitian	Pronunciation	English
61	swasant-en	sixty-one
62	swasant-de	sixty-two
63	swasant-twa	sixty-three
64	swasant-kat	sixty-four
65	swasant-senk	sixty-five
66	swasant-sis	sixty-six
67	swasant-sèt	sixty-seven
68	swasant-uit	sixty-eight
69	swasant-nèf	sixty-nine
70	swasan	seventy

== Counting from 71 to 80

Let’s continue with seventy-one to eighty:

Haitian	Pronunciation	English
71	swasan-en	seventy-one
72	swasan-de	seventy-two
73	swasan-twa	seventy-three
74	swasan-kat	seventy-four
75	swasan-senk	seventy-five
76	swasan-sis	seventy-six
77	swasan-sèt	seventy-seven
78	swasan-uit	seventy-eight
79	swasan-nèf	seventy-nine
80	octant	eighty

== Counting from 81 to 90

Moving along, here's eighty-one to ninety:

Haitian	Pronunciation	English
81	octant-en	eighty-one
82	octant-de	eighty-two
83	octant-twa	eighty-three
84	octant-kat	eighty-four
85	octant-senk	eighty-five
86	octant-sis	eighty-six
87	octant-sèt	eighty-seven
88	octant-uit	eighty-eight
89	octant-nèf	eighty-nine
90	nonant	ninety

== Counting from 91 to 100

Finally, let’s look at the numbers from ninety-one to one hundred:

Haitian	Pronunciation	English
91	nonant-en	ninety-one
92	nonant-de	ninety-two
93	nonant-twa	ninety-three
94	nonant-kat	ninety-four
95	nonant-senk	ninety-five
96	nonant-sis	ninety-six
97	nonant-sèt	ninety-seven
98	nonant-uit	ninety-eight
99	nonant-nèf	ninety-nine
100	san	one hundred

With this, you have covered the cardinal numbers from zero to one hundred! It's impressive how many numbers you can now recognize and use in everyday conversation.

Practice Exercises

To solidify what you’ve learned, let’s practice! Below are some exercises designed to help you apply your knowledge of cardinal numbers.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blanks with the correct Haitian cardinal number based on the English translations given:

1. ______ (seven)

2. ______ (fifteen)

3. ______ (eighty)

4. ______ (thirty-four)

5. ______ (nineteen)

Exercise 2: Match the Numbers

Match the Haitian numbers with their English translations:

1. 24

2. 73

3. 56

4. 11

5. 99

a. diznèf

b. trèz

c. ventkat

d. swasan-twa

e. senkant-sis

Exercise 3: Number Conversion

Convert the following English numbers to Haitian:

1. Twenty-six

2. Eighty-five

3. Fifty

4. Seventy-two

5. One hundred

Exercise 4: Listening Practice

Listen to a native speaker pronounce the following numbers and write them down:

1. 48

2. 15

3. 67

4. 92

5. 10

Exercise 5: Create Sentences

Create sentences using the following numbers in Haitian:

1. 33

2. 100

3. 21

4. 47

5. 62

Exercise 6: Grouping Numbers

Group the following numbers by tens (0-10, 11-20, etc.):

1. 8

2. 35

3. 14

4. 78

5. 92

Exercise 7: Write in Words

Write the following numbers in words in Haitian:

1. 45

2. 88

3. 99

4. 66

5. 36

Exercise 8: Ordering Numbers

Order the following numbers from smallest to largest:

1. 73

2. 21

3. 49

4. 88

5. 5

Exercise 9: Number Patterns

What comes next in the sequence? Write the next three numbers:

1. 1, 2, 3, __, __, __

2. 10, 20, 30, __, __, __

Exercise 10: Challenge Yourself

Choose any five numbers between 1 and 100 and write a short story that includes them. Use the Haitian numbers where possible!

Answers to Exercises

Here are the answers to the exercises provided above:

Answers to Exercise 1

1. sèt

2. kenz

3. octant

4. ventkat

5. diznèf

Answers to Exercise 2

1. c

2. d

3. e

4. b

5. a

Answers to Exercise 3

1. venty-sis

2. octant-senk

3. senkant

4. swasan-de

5. san

Answers to Exercise 4

(Answers will vary based on what is heard.)

Answers to Exercise 5

(Answers will vary based on the student's creativity.)

Answers to Exercise 6

• 0-10: 8

• 11-20: 14

• 21-30: 35

• 71-80: 78

• 91-100: 92

Answers to Exercise 7

1. karant-senk

2. oktant-huit

3. nonant-nèf

4. swasant-sis

5. trant-sis

Answers to Exercise 8

1. 5, 21, 49, 73, 88

2. 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60

Answers to Exercise 9

1. 4, 5, 6

2. 40, 50, 60

Answers to Exercise 10

(Answers will vary based on the student's creativity.)

Congratulations on completing this lesson on cardinal numbers! With practice, you’ll become more confident in using numbers in Haitian. Keep counting, and don't hesitate to refer back to the tables and exercises whenever you need a refresher!

Table of Contents - Haitian Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Nouns and Articles

• Gender of Nouns
• Plural of Nouns
• Definite and Indefinite Articles

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Verbs

• Verb Conjugation - Present
• Negation of Verbs
• Interrogative Form of Verbs

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Adjectives

• Agreement of Adjectives
• Position of Adjectives
• Comparative and Superlative Forms of Adjectives

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Pronouns

• Subject Pronouns
• Object Pronouns
• Possessive Pronouns

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Basic Sentence Structure

• Word Order in Simple Sentences
• Negative Sentences
• Questions

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Verb Tenses

• Past Tense - Completed Actions
• Progressive Tense - Ongoing Actions
• Future Tense - Future Actions

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Greetings and Introductions

• Greetings
• Introductions
• Nationalities and Languages

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Numbers and Time

• Cardinal Numbers
• Ordinal Numbers
• Time Expressions

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Food and Drink

• Fruits and Vegetables
• Meats and Seafood
• Drinks

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Haitian History and Geography

• Haitian Independence
• Haitian Geography
• Haitian Holidays

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Haitian Art and Music

• Haitian Painters
• Haitian Music Styles
• Haitian Dance

Sources

• Haitian Numbers
• Pin on Haitian Creole

Other Lessons

• How to say Good Bye?
• Feelings and Emotions
• Numbers
• Food
• Idiomatic Expressions
• Meats and Seafood
• Ordinal Numbers
• Health
• How to Say Hello and Greetings
• Animals

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