Language/Halh-mongolian/Vocabulary/Count-to-10
Hi Halh Mongolian learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to count to 10 in Halh Mongolian. Counting is essential in any language and it's an important skill to have. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to count to 10 in Halh Mongolian with ease. This lesson is suitable for intermediate learners who have a basic understanding of the Halh Mongolian language. Let's get started!
Finish this lesson and explore these related pages: Body, Feelings and Emotions, Medicine and Healthcare & Months of the year.
Halh Mongolian Numbers[edit | edit source]
Halh Mongolian numbers are relatively easy to learn. They have a base 10 system, just like English. Once you learn the first ten numbers, you can easily count up to 100, 1000, and beyond. Let's start with the first ten numbers in Halh Mongolian.
| Halh Mongolian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| нэг | "neg" | One |
| хоёр | "hoyor" | Two |
| гурав | "gurav" | Three |
| дөрөв | "döröv" | Four |
| тав | "tav" | Five |
| зургаа | "zurgaa" | Six |
| долоо | "doloo" | Seven |
| найм | "naim" | Eight |
| ес | "yes" | Nine |
| арван | "arvan" | Ten |
To make bigger numbers, you can use these words in combination. For example, "арван нэг" means "eleven" and "арван найм" means "eighteen". After "арван" (ten), the next number is "хорин" (twenty), then "гучин" (thirty), and so on.
Cultural Insight[edit | edit source]
Numbers play an important role in Mongolian culture. They are used in traditional games, such as "shagai" (ankle bones), where players throw sheep ankle bones and score points based on the position they land in. The bones are numbered and have different meanings depending on the position. Numbers are also used in fortune-telling and in traditional medicine.
Practice Makes Perfect[edit | edit source]
To improve your Halh Mongolian vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions! You can also practice counting in Halh Mongolian with a friend or family member. Create a dialogue and practice counting up to 100, or even 1000!
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