Language/Lithuanian/Vocabulary/Count-to-10
Hi Lithuanian learners! 😊
In this lesson, we are going to learn how to count to 10 in Lithuanian. Counting is an essential aspect of language learning, and it is one of the first skills you should acquire when learning a new language. It will help you understand and communicate better in everyday situations. Counting in Lithuanian is relatively straightforward, and after this lesson, you will be able to count to 10 like a native speaker. We will also include cultural information and interesting facts throughout the lesson to make it more exciting and engaging!
Take some time to dive into these other pages after completing this lesson: Lithuanian Vocabulary → Shopping Vocabulary, Feelings and Emotions, Business & Traditional Lithuanian Dishes.
Numbers 1-10[edit | edit source]
In Lithuanian, the number system is based on ten, like in English. Let's start with numbers 1-10:
| Lithuanian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| vienas | /vjeɪ.nɑs/ | one |
| du | /dʊ/ | two |
| trys | /trɪs/ | three |
| keturi | /kɛtʊrɪ/ | four |
| penki | /pɛnkɪ/ | five |
| šeši | /ʃɛʃɪ/ | six |
| septyni | /sɛptʊnɪ/ | seven |
| aštuoni | /aʃtuɔ.nɪ/ | eight |
| devyni | /dɛvʊnɪ/ | nine |
| dešimt | /dɛː.ʃɪmt/ | ten |
Note: The pronunciation provided above is not exact, but it is a guide to help you get started. If you are interested in learning more about Lithuanian phonetics and pronunciation, please check out the Lithuanian section on the Polyglot Club website for additional resources.
Using Numbers in Context[edit | edit source]
Let's practice using numbers in context with a dialogue:
- Person 1: Vienas katinas (/vjeɪ.nɑs ka.tɪ.nɑs/) (one cat)
- Person 2: Du žirgai (/dʊ ʒɪr.gɑɪ/) (two horses)
- Person 1: Trys lapai (/trɪs la.paɪ/) (three leaves)
- Person 2: Keturi namai (/kɛtʊrɪ nɑ.mɐɪ/ ) (four houses)
- Person 1: Penki paukščiai (/pɛnkɪ paʊkʃt͡ʃɑɪ/) (five birds)
- Person 2: Šeši žmonės (/ʃɛʃɪ ʒmɔ.nɛːs/) (six people)
- Person 1: Septyni medžiai (/sɛptʊnɪ mɛ.d͡ʒɑɪ/) (seven trees)
- Person 2: Aštuoni gražūs gėlės (/aʃtuɔ.nɪ ɡra.ʒʊs ɡʲe:.lɛs/) (eight beautiful flowers)
- Person 1: Devyni balionai (/dɛvʊnɪ ba.lɪ.ɔ.nɑɪ/) (nine balloons)
- Person 2: Dešimt knygų (/dɛː.ʃɪmt kni.gʲʊ/) (ten books)
Note: In Lithuanian, the number is followed by the noun in nominative singular, as shown in the examples above.
Interesting Facts[edit | edit source]
Did you know that the Lithuanian language is one of the oldest living languages in the world? It is the official language of Lithuania and one of the official languages of the European Union. Lithuanian vocabulary is heavily influenced by Slavic and Baltic languages. Language historians believe that Lithuanian is the closest language we have to the ancient Indo-European language. It is also said that Lithuanian has one of the most extensive word counts in the world, exceeding one million words!
Conclusions[edit | edit source]
In this lesson, we have learned how to count to 10 in Lithuanian, an essential skill to have when traveling or communicating with Lithuanians. Remember to keep practicing, and don't hesitate to reach out to native speakers to improve your pronunciation and grammar. If you want to learn more Lithuanian vocabulary, check out our Lithuanian section on the Polyglot Club website.
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