Language/Paraguayan-guarani/Vocabulary/Count-to-10
Hi Paraguayan Guaraní learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to count from one to ten in Paraguayan Guaraní! Counting is essential in any language, so let's dive in and learn some numbers! Don't forget to use the Polyglot Club website to find native speakers and ask them any questions!
Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson: Family, Colors, Parts of the Body & Time.
Heading 1: Basic Numbers[edit | edit source]
Paraguayan Guaraní is a very logical language, so numbers are also consistent and easy to memorize once you get the hang of it! These are the basic numbers, from 1 to 10:
| Paraguayan Guaraní | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| mbói | m-bo-ee | one |
| ñandu | ñahn-doo | two |
| peteî | peh-teh-ee | three |
| irundy | ee-run-dee | four |
| pya'é | pya-ehh | five |
| isy | ee-sh | six |
| karaku | kah-rah-koo | seven |
| javerái | hah-veh-rai | eight |
| jasy | hah-sh | nine |
| pohã | poh-hahn | ten |
To better memorize these numbers, try this mini-dialogue with your language partner!
- Person 1: Mbói. (One.)
- Person 2: Ñandu. (Two.)
- Person 1: Peteî (Three.)
- Person 2: Iruñdy. (Four.)
- Person 1: Pya'é. (Five.)
- Person 2: Isy. (Six.)
- Person 1: Karaku. (Seven.)
- Person 2: Javerái. (Eight.)
- Person 1: Jasy. (Nine.)
- Person 2: Pohã. (Ten.)
Heading 2: Counting with Compound Numbers[edit | edit source]
Now that we know the basic numbers, we can also use them to form compound numbers! For example, to form the number "eleven" in Paraguayan Guaraní, we simply add the word for "ten" and the word for "one" together:
| Paraguayan Guaraní | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| pohãmbói | poh-hahn-m-bo-ee | eleven |
| pohãñandu | poh-hahn-ñahn-doo | twelve |
| poha peteî | poh-hahn peh-teh-ee | thirteen |
| poha irundy | poh-hahn ee-run-dee | fourteen |
| poha pya'é | poh-hahn pya-ehh | fifteen |
| poha isy | poh-hahn ee-sh | sixteen |
| poha karaku | poh-hahn kah-rah-koo | seventeen |
| poha javerái | poh-hahn hah-veh-rai | eighteen |
| poha jasy | poh-hahn hah-sh | nineteen |
| mokõi pohã | moh-koe-ee poh-hahn | twenty |
As you can see, counting in Paraguayan Guaraní is quite easy once you learn the numbers! You can keep forming compound numbers all the way up to 100, which would be "mbo'ehara" (one-hundred).
Heading 3: Cultural Insight[edit | edit source]
In Paraguay, learning and speaking Paraguayan Guaraní is a way to connect with the country's fascinating history and cultural heritage. Guaraní is one of the two official languages of Paraguay, and it is spoken by the majority of the population. It is a beautiful and expressive language that reflects the rich history and diverse influences of Paraguay's indigenous cultures.
Heading 4: Practice Makes Perfect[edit | edit source]
Now that you've learned how to count to ten in Paraguayan Guaraní, it's time to practice! Try counting from one to ten, then from ten to one. Practice with a language partner, and reinforce your new vocabulary by making an effort to use it in daily conversations. Don't forget to also check out the Find native speakers on the Polyglot Club website and ask them for extra practice!
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