Language/Norwegian-bokmal/Vocabulary/Count-to-10
Hi Norwegian Bokmål learners! 😊
In this lesson, you will learn to count from 1 to 10 in Norwegian Bokmål. Counting is an essential skill when learning a new language. Once you learn the numbers, you can easily purchase items, ask for directions and tell time. So, let's begin!
Don't miss the chance to check out these pages as you wrap up this lesson: Animal, Family, Months of the Year & Engineering and technical jargon.
Counting 1-10[edit | edit source]
In Norwegian Bokmål, counting from 1 to 10 is quite easy. The numbers are:
| Norwegian Bokmål | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| en | en | one |
| to | tuː | two |
| tre | treː | three |
| fire | fiːrə | four |
| fem | fɛm | five |
| seks | sɛks | six |
| sju | ʃyː | seven |
| åtte | ɔtə | eight |
| ni | niː | nine |
| ti | tiː | ten |
To practice these numbers, let's create a dialogue:
- Person 1: En liten kopp kaffe, takk. (A small cup of coffee, please)
- Person 2: Ja, jeg gir deg to sukkerbiter. (Yes, I'll give you two sugar cubes)
- Person 1: Takk! (Thank you!)
- Person 2: Tre kroner, takk. (Three crowns, please.)
- Person 1: Her har du fire. (Here are four.)
- Person 2: Tusen takk! (A thousand thanks!)
- Person 1: Fem iskremkuler, takk. (Five ice cream scoops, please.)
- Person 2: Det blir seks ti kroner. (That is sixty crowns.)
- Person 1: Sju bøker, takk. (Seven books, please.)
- Person 2: Åtte avisabonnementer? (Eight newspaper subscriptions?)
- Person 1: Ni tusen kroner, takk. (Nine thousand crowns, please.)
- Person 2: Ti dollar! (Ten dollars!)
It's important to practice as much as you can. If you have trouble pronouncing the numbers, listen to Forvo, a website where you can listen to the pronunciation of words in Norwegian Bokmål.
Interesting facts about Norwegian Bokmål[edit | edit source]
Norwegian Bokmål, also known as Riksmål, is the official written language in Norway. It has Germanic roots and is closely related to Danish and Swedish.
Did you know that in 1885, the Norwegian parliament decided that only Bokmål would be used in schools and government? As a result, Nynorsk, another written language used in Norway, lost a lot of ground, although it still remains an official language today.
Another interesting fact is that Norwegian Bokmål has two letters that are not found in the English alphabet. They are æ and ø, and they are pronounced as "ae" and "oe," respectively.
Practice[edit | edit source]
To improve your Norwegian Bokmål Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
Now that you know how to count to 10 in Norwegian Bokmål, it's time to practice! Repeat the numbers several times until you are comfortable with their pronunciation. You can also practice by counting objects in your surroundings or by counting in your head while you do everyday activities.
Sources[edit | edit source]
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Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Fruits
- Beverages
- Parts of the Body
- Vehicles
- Count from 1 to 10
- Months of the Year
- Time
- Family
- Sports
- Asking Directions