Language/Algerian-arabic/Vocabulary/Count-to-10
Hi Algerian Arabic learners! 😊
In this lesson, you will learn how to count to 10 in Algerian Arabic. Knowing numbers is important for everyday communication, especially in transactions and time-telling. So let's get started!
Take some time to dive into these other pages after completing this lesson: Say Hello and Greetings in Algerian Arabic, Basic Phrases in Algerian Arabic, Time & Problems in Algerian Arabic.
Numbers 1-10[edit | edit source]
Algerian Arabic uses a unique number system, which is different from both Modern Standard Arabic and French. Here are the numbers 1-10 in Algerian Arabic:
| Algerian Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| واحد | wahed | one |
| زوج | zawj | two |
| تلاتة | tlata | three |
| أربعة | arba'a | four |
| خمسة | khamsa | five |
| ستة | setta | six |
| سبعة | seb'a | seven |
| تمنية | tmenya | eight |
| تسعة | tes3a | nine |
| عشرة | 3ashra | ten |
Now let's see these numbers in context.
Dialogue:
- Person 1: راح يكون الوقت زحمة، كم عندو النهاردي؟ (ra7 ykun lwaqt zhamma, kam 3andu nhar elli yetla3?) (It's going to be busy, what's the date today?)
- Person 2: النهاردي تلاتة آورا. (ennaharda tlata 3awaara) (Today is the third of the month.)
In another situation:
- Person 1: كم تبيع الخبز؟ (kam tbi3 elkhubz?) (How much is the bread?)
- Person 2: وحدة الخبز ب20 دج. (wahda lkhobz b20 dj) (One bread is 20 Algerian dinars.)
Notice that when Algerians count money and prices, they say the number and the currency together. Also notice that in spoken Algerian Arabic, some numbers have different pronunciation than in MSA, for instance: "tlata" instead of "thalatha" for "three", "tmenya" instead of "thamaniya" for "eight".
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
Congratulations! You know how to count to 10 in Algerian Arabic now. The more you practice, the better you will become. To improve your Algerian Arabic Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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Sources[edit | edit source]
Now that you've completed this lesson, don't stop learning! Check out these related topics: Pronouns in Algerian Arabic, Days of the Week, Animals & Dinner Table.
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