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Introduction

In this lesson, we will explore the numbers 1 to 20 in Basque. Numbers are an essential part of any language, and learning to count in Basque will provide you with a solid foundation for further language learning. We will cover the pronunciation of each number and provide examples to help you understand their usage. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently count from 1 to 20 in Basque.

Basque Numbers 1-10

Let's start by learning the numbers from 1 to 10 in Basque:

Basque	Pronunciation	English
bat	[bat]	one
bi	[bi]	two
hiru	[hiɾu]	three
lau	[lau]	four
bost	[bost]	five
sei	[sei]	six
zazpi	[saspi]	seven
zortzi	[sot͡si]	eight
bederatzi	[bedeɾat͡si]	nine
hamar	[hamar]	ten

Here are some examples of how to use these numbers in sentences:

• Etxe bat daukat. (I have one house.)
• Bi auto ditut. (I have two cars.)
• Haur hiru ikastetxetan daude. (Three children are in the school.)
• Lau lagunek etxera joango dira. (Four friends will go home.)
• Bost txakur daude jolasten. (Five dogs are playing.)
• Sei sagar ditut. (I have six apples.)
• Zazpi liburu irakurri ditut. (I have read seven books.)
• Zortzi txakur etorri dira. (Eight dogs have come.)
• Bederatzi ikasle bildu dira. (Nine students have gathered.)
• Hamar etxetan bizi dira. (Ten people live in the house.)

Basque Numbers 11-20

Now, let's move on to the numbers 11 to 20 in Basque:

Basque	Pronunciation	English
hamaika	[hamaika]	eleven
hamabi	[hamabi]	twelve
hamahiru	[hamahiɾu]	thirteen
hamalau	[hamalau]	fourteen
hamabost	[hamabost]	fifteen
hamasei	[hamasei]	sixteen
hamazazpi	[hamasaspi]	seventeen
hamazortzi	[hamasot͡si]	eighteen
hemezortzi	[hemezot͡si]	nineteen
hogei	[hoɡei]	twenty

Here are some examples of how to use these numbers in sentences:

• Hamaika etxe ditut. (I have eleven houses.)
• Hamabi auto ditut. (I have twelve cars.)
• Hamahiru haur ikastetxetan daude. (Thirteen children are in the school.)
• Hamalau lagunek etxera joango dira. (Fourteen friends will go home.)
• Hamabost txakur daude jolasten. (Fifteen dogs are playing.)
• Hamasei sagar ditut. (I have sixteen apples.)
• Hamazazpi liburu irakurri ditut. (I have read seventeen books.)
• Hamazortzi txakur etorri dira. (Eighteen dogs have come.)
• Hemezortzi ikasle bildu dira. (Nineteen students have gathered.)
• Hogei etxetan bizi dira. (Twenty people live in the house.)

Cultural Insights

Counting in Basque is relatively straightforward, as the numbers follow a regular pattern. However, it is interesting to note that the Basque numbering system is unique and does not resemble the numbering systems used in neighboring languages. This uniqueness is a reflection of the Basque language's distinct history and cultural heritage.

Additionally, it is worth mentioning that the Basque language has different dialects, and the pronunciation of numbers may vary slightly depending on the region. These regional variations add richness to the language and reflect the diverse cultural landscape of the Basque Country.

Practice Exercises

Now it's time to practice what you've learned. Complete the following exercises, and check your answers below.

Exercise 1: Fill in the missing numbers in Basque.

1. bat, bi, hiru, lau, bost, ____, sei, zazpi, zortzi, ____, hamar

2. hamaika, ____, hamahiru, ____, hamabost, ____, hamazazpi, ____, ____, ____, hogei

Exercise 2: Translate the following numbers from Basque to English.

1. hamasei 2. hamaika 3. hamabost 4. hemezortzi 5. laurogeita hamar

Exercise 3: Translate the following numbers from English to Basque.

1. eighteen 2. seven 3. thirteen 4. five 5. twenty

Exercise Solutions

Exercise 1:

1. bat, bi, hiru, lau, bost, sei, zazpi, zortzi, bederatzi, hamar 2. hamaika, hamabi, hamahiru, hamalau, hamabost, hamasei, hamazazpi, hamazortzi, hemezortzi, hogei

Exercise 2:

1. sixteen 2. eleven 3. fifteen 4. nineteen 5. forty-ten

Exercise 3:

1. hemezortzi 2. zazpi 3. hamahiru 4. bost 5. hogei

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to count from 1 to 20 in Basque. Numbers are a fundamental aspect of any language, and by mastering them, you have taken an essential step towards becoming proficient in Basque. Keep practicing and applying your knowledge of numbers in real-life situations to reinforce your learning. In the next lesson, we will explore ordinal numbers in Basque, which will further enhance your understanding of numbers in the language.

Table of Contents - Basque Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Introduction to Basque Language

• Alphabet and Pronunciation
• Basic Sentence Structure

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Greetings and Introductions

• Common Greetings
• Introducing Yourself

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Nouns and Articles

• Definite and Indefinite Articles
• Noun Gender and Number

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Numbers and Counting

• Numbers 1-20
• Ordinal Numbers

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Pronouns and Verb Conjugation

• Subject Pronouns
• Regular Verb Conjugation

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Days, Months, and Seasons

• Days of the Week
• Months and Seasons

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Questions and Negation

• Interrogative Words
• Forming Questions
• Negation

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Describing Relationships

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Descriptive Adjectives
• Comparatives and Superlatives
• Adverbs

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Food and Dining

• Common Foods
• Eating Out

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Prepositions and Conjunctions

• Common Prepositions
• Conjunctions

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Travel Vocabulary

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Basque Culture and Traditions

• History and Geography
• Festivals and Celebrations

Sources

• Basque Vocabulary - Numbers
• Numbers in Basque
• Basque Vocabulary - Count to 10

Other Lessons

• Camping
• Count to 10
• Ordinal Numbers
• Health
• Geography
• How to Say Hello and Greetings
• Directions
• Basic phrases in Basque
• Breakfast
• Family

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