Language/Avaric/Vocabulary/Count-to-10
Hi Avaric learners! 😊
In this lesson, you will learn how to count to 10 in Avaric, a Northeast Caucasian language spoken in the Republic of Dagestan, Russia. Avaric is the most spoken language of the Avar-Andic branch of the Northeast Caucasian language family, with over one million speakers worldwide. Avar culture is rich in history, literature, and traditional crafts, including carpet-weaving and pottery-making. Join me in this Avaric lesson, where we will discover more about the Avaric language and culture!
After mastering this lesson, these related pages might interest you: Say Hello and Greetings in Avaric, Drinks & Geography.
Numbers in Avaric[edit | edit source]
Avaric numerals are written from left to right, using the Arabic script. The Avaric counting system is decimal. Let's count from 1 to 10 in Avaric:
| Avaric | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | w-a̰qʼ | one |
| 2 | š-ṵrʼ | two |
| 3 | cḭʼ | three |
| 4 | jṵrʼ | four |
| 5 | bjʷ-ḭnʼ | five |
| 6 | š-ḭnʼ | six |
| 7 | sḭtḭnʼ | seven |
| 8 | w-ḭš-tḭnʼ | eight |
| 9 | cḭxtḭnʼ | nine |
| 10 | hḭš | ten |
Pay attention to the Avaric pronunciation of these numerals. Notice that some Avaric letters have diacritical marks, such as the low tone diacritic, ʰ, or the pharyngealization diacritic, ʕ. These diacritics differentiate between different phonemic forms of the same consonant or vowel sound.
Here is a dialogue so you can practice the Avaric numbers in context:
- Person 1: w-a̰qʼ. (one)
- Person 2: š-ṵrʼ. (two)
- Person 1: cḭʼ. (three)
- Person 2: jṵrʼ. (four)
- Person 1: bjʷ-ḭnʼ. (five)
- Person 2: š-ḭnʼ. (six)
- Person 1: sḭtḭnʼ. (seven)
- Person 2: w-ḭš-tḭnʼ. (eight)
- Person 1: cḭxtḭnʼ. (nine)
- Person 2: hḭš. (ten)
Congratulations! Now you can count to 10 in Avaric! Keep practicing until you can easily count higher!
Counting in Avaric Culture[edit | edit source]
Counting in Avaric is an essential skill for business, trade, and everyday life. Counting is also indispensable for traditional Avaric crafts, such as carpet-weaving, where the weavers use counting to create intricate patterns and designs. Avaric numerals are also used in Avaric literature, including folktales, poems, and religious texts.
As you learn more Avaric vocabulary, you will discover how numbers play an essential role in Avaric idioms and expressions. For instance, the Avaric phrase "ħač̣ṵy c̣ḛrtʼ w-axla gḭčc̣u" means "I ate until the ninth bread," meaning that the person ate a lot, almost to the point of being full. The Avaric saying "cḭʼ - jṵrʼ, š-ḭnʼ - bjʷ-ḭnʼ, šust!," literally "three-four, six-five, hush," means that one should keep quiet and listen.
To improve your Avaric Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
Now you have learned how to count to 10 in Avaric and gained insight into Avaric culture and language! Avaric language is part of the ancient Caucasian language group, which is known for its complex grammar and phonetics. Keep practicing your Avaric skills, and you will discover more amazing aspects of this unique language and culture.
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Sources[edit | edit source]
Having concluded this lesson, consider checking out these related pages: Give your Opinion, Days of the Week & Education.
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
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- Animals
- Days of the Week
- Education
- Clothes
- How to Say Hello and Greetings
- Health
- Fruits
- Express Surprise
- Geography