Language/Irish/Vocabulary/Count-to-10
Hi Irish learners! 😊
In this lesson, you will learn how to count to 10 in Irish. Counting is an important aspect of any language, and Irish is no exception. Knowing how to count in Irish will help you in everyday situations like shopping, paying for things, and telling time. Even if you are an intermediate learner, this lesson is a great refresher. Let's get started!
With the completion of this lesson, consider investigating these related pages: Food, Nature and Environment, Time & Family.
Numbers 1-3[edit | edit source]
Let's start with the first three numbers. They are easy to learn and remember.
| Irish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| a haon | ah hayn | one |
| a dó | ah doh | two |
| a trí | ah tree | three |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: A haon, le do thoil. (One, please.)
- Person 2: Is é sin a haon. (That's one.)
Numbers 4-6[edit | edit source]
Now, let's move on to numbers four through six. These are a little more tricky, but don't worry - with practice, you'll get the hang of it!
| Irish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| a ceathair | ah kah-her | four |
| a cúig | ah koo-ig | five |
| a sé | ah shay | six |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: Tá a cúig earraí i mo charr. (I have five items in my car.)
- Person 2: Ba mhaith liom a sé. (I'd like six.)
Numbers 7-10[edit | edit source]
The final numbers we'll learn in this lesson are seven through ten. These numbers can be tricky because they have different forms depending on what they are used for. For example, the word for "seven" changes when it is used to tell time.
| Irish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| a seacht | ah shokht | seven |
| a hocht | ah hokht | eight |
| a naoi | ah nee | nine |
| a deich | ah deh | ten |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: Cad é an t-am? (What time is it?)
- Person 2: Tá sé a seacht a chlog. (It's seven o'clock.)
Tips for Learning Numbers[edit | edit source]
- Practice, practice, practice! The best way to learn numbers is to use them as often as possible.
- Pay attention to how numbers are used in context. This will help you understand when to use different forms of the numbers.
- Use mnemonics and analogies to help you remember the numbers. For example, the word for "four" in Irish (a ceathair) sounds like "caught hair" which could be visualized as catching someone's hair in a door (ouch!). This visual imagery can help the numbers stick in your mind.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
Congratulations on learning how to count to 10 in Irish! This is just the beginning of your language learning journey. Remember to continue practicing and using the language as much as possible. To improve your Irish Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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Sources[edit | edit source]
- Counting from 1-10 in Irish Gaelic. | Gaelic words, Irish words, Irish ...
- Counting in Irish
- How to Count to 100 in Irish: 4 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHow
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Videos[edit | edit source]
How to count from 1 to 10 in Irish Gaelic - YouTube[edit | edit source]
How to count from 1 to 10 in Irish - YouTube[edit | edit source]
Learn to count from (1 - Irish Language Learning - YouTube[edit | edit source]
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