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Hungarian Vocabulary - Count to 10

Hi Hungarian learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to count from 1 to 10 in Hungarian. Counting is an essential part of any language, and with this lesson, you can start building a strong foundation for working with Hungarian numbers.

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The Basics

In Hungarian, numbers are based on a system of tens, and each number has a unique name. Let's take a look at the first 10 numbers in Hungarian:

Hungarian	Pronunciation	English
egy	[ɛɟ]	one
kettő	[kɛtːøː]	two
három	[haːrom]	three
négy	[neːɟ]	four
öt	[øt]	five
hat	[hɒt]	six
hét	[heːt]	seven
nyolc	[ɲolt͡s]	eight
kilenc	[kilɛnt͡s]	nine
tíz	[tiːs]	ten

Note that Hungarian numbers are not difficult to learn, but they require precision in pronunciation. Practice pronouncing each one carefully.

Using Numbers in Hungarian

Let's practice using numbers in context. Here are some examples of how to use our numbers in everyday speech:

• Person 1: Egy kutya van az udvaron. (There is one dog in the yard)
• Person 2: Kettő macska is van ott. (There are two cats there as well.)
• Person 1: Három alma kell a sütihez. (We need three apples for the cake.)
• Person 2: Négy személy jön a vacsorára. (Four people are coming for dinner.)
• Person 1: Öt percet kérlek, hogy befejezzem. (Give me five minutes to finish.)
• Person 2: Hat órakor találkozunk a parkban. (We meet at six o'clock in the park.)
• Person 1: Hét nap múlva megyünk a tengerpartra. (We are going to the seaside in seven days.)
• Person 2: Nyolc különböző színű ceruza van a dobozban. (There are eight different colored pencils in the box.)
• Person 1: Kilenc emeleten lakom. (I live on the ninth floor.)
• Person 2: Tíz tárgyat kell találnunk a szobában. (We have to find ten objects in the room.)

Fun Fact

Hungarian numerals are unique as they have an implicit connection with the logic of how numbers are pronounced due to their structure. For example, 20 in Hungarian is is "huszon," 21 is "huszonegy," 22 is "huszonkettő," and so on. This structure is one of the reasons why Hungarian is known as a language that is associated with precise and logical thinking.

Practice Makes Perfect

To practice using Hungarian numbers, you can play games or download apps that include numbers. As mentioned earlier, counting is an essential part of any language, so time spent learning numbers is time well spent. You can try counting different objects in your environment, listen to Hungarian music, or watching Hungarian movies to reinforce your knowledge.

To improve your Hungarian Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

Sources

• Hungarian language lesson: Numbers and counting (1-20) – How to ...
• Learn the Hungarian Numbers in 9 Easy Steps (with Pronunciation ...

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