Language/Malayalam/Vocabulary/Count-to-10
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In this lesson, we will learn how to count from 1 to 10 in Malayalam. Numbers are the basis of any language and it is vital to learn them in order to carry out any transaction or communication. So, let's get started!
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Numbers from 1 to 10 in Malayalam[edit | edit source]
In Malayalam, the numbers from 1 to 10 are:
Malayalam | Pronunciation | English |
---|---|---|
ഒന്ന് (onna) | /ɔnnä/, (oh-nuh) | One |
രണ്ട് (raṇṭ) | /ɾäɳɖä/,(run-duh) | Two |
മൂന്ന് (mūnn̄) | /muːnna/,(moo-nuh) | Three |
നാല് (nāl) | /näːɭ/, (naal) | Four |
അഞ്ച് (añc) | /ənt͡ʃə/,(aanch) | Five |
ആറ് (āṟ) | /äːɾⁱ/, (aarh) | Six |
ഏഴ് (ēḻ) | /eːɻ/, (ehl) | Seven |
എട്ട് (eṭṭ) | /eʈʈu/,(ett) | Eight |
ഒന്നാണം (onnāṇaṁ) | /ɔnːäːɳəm/,(ohn-nah-nuhm) | Nine |
പത്ത് (patt) | /pät͡ʃə/,(putt) | Ten |
Make sure to pronounce the vowels correctly, especially the long vowels.
Now, let's see some examples to understand better how to use these numbers in Malayalam.
Examples[edit | edit source]
Here are some examples of how to use these numbers in sentences:
- Person 1: ഞാൻ ഒരു പെൻകാണാൻ (ñān oru peṇkāṇān) (I am a girl)
- Person 2: ഞാൻ രണ്ട് സഹോദരന്മാർ ഉണ്ട് (ñān raṇṭ sahōdaranmār uṇṭ) (I have two brothers)
- Person 1: നീ ഇനി മൂന്ന് കാര്യം പൂർത്തിയാക്കണം (nī ini mūnn̄ kāryam pūrttiyākkaṇaṁ) (You have to complete three tasks now)
- Person 2: മൂന്ന് കാര്യം ഞാൻ പൂർത്തിയാക്കി (mūnn̄ kāryam ñān pūrttiyākki) (I completed three tasks)
- Person 1: അഞ്ച് കാര്യം മാത്രം പൂർത്തിയാക്കി (añc kāryam mātram pūrttiyākki) (Only five tasks completed)
- Person 2: നീ ഏഴ് കാര്യം പൂർത്തിയാക്കുക (nī ēḻ kāryam pūrttiyākkuk) (You should complete seven tasks)
Cultural Information[edit | edit source]
Malayalam is the official language of Kerala, a state in South India. Kerala is known for its natural beauty, delicious cuisine, and diverse culture. Malayalam has a rich literary history and is one of the 22 official languages of India. It is a complex language with a unique script and pronunciation.
In Kerala, the festivals of Onam and Vishu are very important. Onam is a ten-day festival that celebrates the homecoming of the mythical king Mahabali. Vishu is the new year and is celebrated in April. Both festivals involve traditional food, dance, and music.
To improve your Malayalam Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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