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Corsican Vocabulary - Count to 10

Hi Corsican learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to count to 10 in Corsican! It's an essential skill to have, and it's also a great way to start building your vocabulary. Corsican is a unique and interesting language that has a rich cultural history. So, let's get started!

Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson: Family, Food, Family members & Time.

Numbers from 1 to 10

Here are the numbers from 1 to 10 in Corsican:

Corsican	Pronunciation	English
un	[œn] (transliteration)	one
dui	[ˈdwi] (IPA)	two
trè	[ˈtrɛ] (IPA)	three
quatru	[ˈkwatru] (IPA)	four
cinque	[ˈtʃiŋkwe] (IPA)	five
sessa	[ˈsɛs.sa] (IPA)	six
sette	[ˈsɛt.te] (IPA)	seven
otu	[ˈo.tu] (IPA)	eight
novi	novi (transliteration)	nine
dece	dece (transliteration)	ten

As you can see, Corsican numbers have a similar pronunciation to Italian numbers since Corsican is closely related to Italian.

In Corsica, people also use a special numbering system known as "Ughjale" for counting sheep. Interestingly, this numbering system only goes up to 20.

Here is an example of the Corsican numbering system used for counting sheep:

Corsican	English
una	one
dui	two
trè	three
quattre	four
quì	five
sia	six
sittu	seven
otte	eight
nove	nine
deghe	ten
undeci	eleven
dudici	twelve
tridici	thirteen
cattordici	fourteen
quindici	fifteen
dasezi	sixteen
dussezi	seventeen
trasezi	eighteen
quatordici	nineteen
vinti	twenty

Now, let's practice using these numbers in a dialogue:

• Person 1: Uè, quanti sò i bovi? (Hey, how many cows are there?)
• Person 2: Sò quattordici. (There are fourteen.)

1. 1. How to use numbers in sentences

When using numbers in Corsican sentences, you should use the following structure:

[number] + [noun or verb]

For example:

• Dioia u cumparenzu novi! (Say hello to your cousin nine!)
• Hè bello sessa aghju duppu sapi. (It's beautiful six I have seen later.)

1. 1. Practice

Now that you know how to count to 10 in Corsican, it's time to practice! Here are some exercises to test your knowledge:

1. How do you say "two" in Corsican? 2. How do you say "five" in Corsican? 3. Fill in the blank: Ughjale numbering system goes up to _____.

1. 1. Conclusion

Congratulations, you now know how to count to 10 in Corsican! Remember, the more you practice, the better you will become. To improve your Corsican Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

Don't hesitate to continue learning Corsican by checking out our Vocabulary page. Stay motivated and have fun! 🎉

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Sources

• Corsican phrasebook - Wikitravel

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