Language/Interlingua-international-auxiliary-language-association/Vocabulary/Count-to-10
Hi Interlingua (International Auxiliary Language Association) learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to count to 10 in Interlingua. Knowing numbers is important when conversing with someone, and also for simple everyday tasks like buying a certain number of items. Let's get started!
Take a moment to explore these relevant pages as you conclude this lesson: Interlingua-international-auxiliary-language-association Vocabulary ..., Interlingua-international-auxiliary-language-association Vocabulary ..., Problems in Interlingua & Time.
Basic Numbers[edit | edit source]
Below are the basic numbers in Interlingua with their pronunciation and English translation:
| Interlingua (International Auxiliary Language Association) | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| zero | /ˈzɛro/ | zero |
| un | /ˈʊn/ | one |
| duo | /ˈdwo/ | two |
| tres | /ˈtrɛs/ | three |
| quatro | /ˈkwatro/ | four |
| cinque | /ˈtʃɪŋkwe/ | five |
| sex | /ˈsɛks/ | six |
| septe | /ˈsɛptɛ/ | seven |
| octo | /ˈɔkto/ | eight |
| novem | /ˈnovɛm/ | nine |
| dece | /ˈdɛtʃe/ | ten |
To practice saying these numbers, try repeating them after me:
- Person 1: "zero" (zero)
- Person 2: "zero" (zero)
- Person 1: "un" (one)
- Person 2: "un" (one)
- Person 1: "duo" (two)
- Person 2: "duo" (two)
- Person 1: "tres" (three)
- Person 2: "tres" (three)
- Person 1: "quatro" (four)
- Person 2: "quatro" (four)
- Person 1: "cinque" (five)
- Person 2: "cinque" (five)
- Person 1: "sex" (six)
- Person 2: "sex" (six)
- Person 1: "septe" (seven)
- Person 2: "septe" (seven)
- Person 1: "octo" (eight)
- Person 2: "octo" (eight)
- Person 1: "novem" (nine)
- Person 2: "novem" (nine)
- Person 1: "dece" (ten)
- Person 2: "dece" (ten)
Good job! Now that we know the basic numbers, let's learn some interesting cultural and historical facts about numbers in Interlingua.
Cultural and Interesting Facts[edit | edit source]
Interlingua is a constructed language that was created in the early 20th century with the goal of being a common second language for international communication. It is based on the grammar and vocabulary of several Romance languages such as Italian, Spanish, and French.
In Interlingua, numbers are written as a single word, unlike in English where numbers are represented using multiple words. For example, "twenty-three" is represented as "ventitre" in Italian or "vingt-trois" in French, but in Interlingua it is written as "ventitres", as a compound word.
In Roman times, the numerals used in Interlingua were commonly used in the Latin language. These numerals have been used as the basis for many modern number systems used today. Additionally, some of the numerals in Interlingua are also used in other constructed languages like Esperanto and Ido.
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
Here is a dialogue to practice using numbers in context:
- Person 1: Un posta cartas, per favor. (One postage stamp, please.)
- Person 2: Eccolo. Costa un euro. (Here it is. That will be one euro.)
- Person 1: Quante mea dues? (How much for two?)
- Person 2: Due euro. (Two euros.)
- Person 1: Bene, prendo dues. (Okay, I'll take two.)
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
Congratulations! You now know how to count to 10 in Interlingua. Remember to practice your numbers frequently to become more comfortable using them. To improve your vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions! Don't forget to also check out our vocabulary list for more useful words in Interlingua. ¡Hasta la vista! 😊
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Sources[edit | edit source]
Excellent job on conquering this lesson! Consider delving into these related pages: Interlingua-international-auxiliary-language-association Vocabulary ..., Interlingua-international-auxiliary-language-association Vocabulary ..., Verbs in Interlingua & Weather.
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Essencial Phrases in Interlingua
- Verbs in Interlingua
- People in Interlingua
- Dinner Table
- Months of the Year
- Time
- Problems in Interlingua
- Adjectives in Interlingua
- Education
- Asking Directions
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