Language/Bosnian/Vocabulary/Count-to-10
Hi Bosnian learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to count to 10 in Bosnian. Knowing numbers is important in any language as it enables us to communicate about quantity, time and many other things. So, let's get started! Don't forget to take note of the pronunciation of each number.
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Numbers 1-10[edit | edit source]
Let's start with the numbers from 1 to 10. In Bosnian, the syntax for numbers is the same as in English: the units come before the tens. For example, 11 is read as "eleven" in English and "jedanaest" in Bosnian, which literally means "one ten and one."
Here are the Bosnian numbers from 1 to 10:
| Bosnian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| jedan | ['jɛdan] (yeh-dahn) | one |
| dva | [dva] (d-vah) | two |
| tri | [tri] (tree) | three |
| četiri | ['ʧɛtiri] (chay-tee-ree) | four |
| pet | [pɛt] (peht) | five |
| šest | [ʃɛst] (shest) | six |
| sedam | ['sɛdam] (seh-dam) | seven |
| osam | ['ɔsam] (oh-sam) | eight |
| devet | ['dɛvɛt] (deh-vet) | nine |
| deset | [dɛsɛt] (deh-set) | ten |
Here's an example dialogue to help you see these numbers in context:
- Person 1: Koliko ljudi dolazi na rođendan? (How many people are coming to the birthday party?)
- Person 2: Četiri. (Four.)
- Person 1: Super, taman si doneo četiri torte. (Great, you just brought four cakes.)
Fun Facts[edit | edit source]
- Bosnian numbers come from Old Church Slavonic which, along with Latin, served as the liturgical language of the Bosnian Church in the middle ages.
- In Bosnia, it is common to have a "slava" which is a celebration of the family's patron saint. During this event, you will often hear people say the number "trojica" which means "a group of three men." This term has religious connotations and refers to the Holy Trinity.
- Did you know that the Bosnian language has two words for the number "one"? Yes, that's right. We use "jedan" as the cardinal number, as in "one dog," and "jedan" or "jedna" as the indefinite article, as in "a dog" or "an apple."
Summary[edit | edit source]
Congratulations! You've just learned how to count to 10 in Bosnian. Knowing your numbers is essential in any language, so keep practicing. To make progress in Bosnian, you can also take a look at the Bosnian Language page on the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions. You can also improve your Bosnian Vocabulary by browsing through the website.
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