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Introduction

In this lesson, we will learn how to count from 1 to 10 in Russian. Numbers are an essential part of any language, and learning to count will help you in various situations, such as telling time, ordering food, or asking for directions. We will also practice the pronunciation of the numbers to ensure you can communicate effectively in Russian.

Numbers 1-10

Let's start by learning the numbers from 1 to 10 in Russian. Take your time to listen to the pronunciation and repeat after me to practice your speaking skills.

Russian	Pronunciation	English Translation
один	oh-DEEN	one
два	dvah	two
три	tree	three
четыре	chee-TY-reh	four
пять	pyat'	five
шесть	shest'	six
семь	syem'	seven
восемь	vo-SEM'	eight
девять	dyev-YAT'	nine
десять	dyeh-SYAT'	ten

Now, let's go through each number and its pronunciation in more detail:

1. один (oh-DEEN) - one

  - The number один is used for counting masculine nouns. For example, один мужчина (oh-DEEN moozh-CHI-nah) means "one man."

2. два (dvah) - two

  - The number два is used for counting masculine nouns in the nominative case when the quantity is 2. For example, два студента (dvah stoo-DEN-ta) means "two students."

3. три (tree) - three

  - The number три is used for counting any nouns in the nominative case when the quantity is 3. For example, три книги (tree k-NEE-gee) means "three books."

4. четыре (chee-TY-reh) - four

  - The number четыре is used for counting any nouns in the nominative case when the quantity is 4. For example, четыре дома (chee-ty-REH do-MAH) means "four houses."

5. пять (pyat') - five

  - The number пять is used for counting any nouns in the genitive case when the quantity is 5 or more. For example, пять студентов (pyat' stoo-DEN-tov) means "five students."

6. шесть (shest') - six

  - The number шесть is used for counting any nouns in the genitive case when the quantity is 6 or more. For example, шесть книг (shest' k-NEEG) means "six books."

7. семь (syem') - seven

  - The number семь is used for counting any nouns in the genitive case when the quantity is 7 or more. For example, семь домов (syem' DOH-mov) means "seven houses."

8. восемь (vo-SEM') - eight

  - The number восемь is used for counting any nouns in the genitive case when the quantity is 8 or more. For example, восемь студентов (vo-SEM' stoo-DEN-tov) means "eight students."

9. девять (dyev-YAT') - nine

  - The number девять is used for counting any nouns in the genitive case when the quantity is 9 or more. For example, девять книг (dyev-YAT' k-NEEG) means "nine books."

10. десять (dyeh-SYAT') - ten

   - The number десять is used for counting any nouns in the genitive case when the quantity is 10 or more. For example, десять домов (dyeh-SYAT' DOH-mov) means "ten houses."

Practice Exercise

Now that you have learned the numbers from 1 to 10 in Russian, let's practice your skills with a simple exercise. I will give you a number in English, and you have to write the corresponding number in Russian. Don't worry if you make mistakes, practice makes perfect!

1. five 2. three 3. eight 4. one 5. seven 6. two 7. ten 8. six 9. four 10. nine

Take your time to write down your answers and check them against the correct ones below:

1. пять (pyat') 2. три (tree) 3. восемь (vo-SEM') 4. один (oh-DEEN) 5. семь (syem') 6. два (dvah) 7. десять (dyeh-SYAT') 8. шесть (shest') 9. четыре (chee-TY-reh) 10. девять (dyev-YAT')

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully learned the numbers from 1 to 10 in Russian. Remember to practice the pronunciation regularly to improve your speaking skills. In the next lesson, we will learn how to tell time in Russian. Keep up the good work!

Table of Contents - Russian Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Alphabet and Pronunciation

• Cyrillic Alphabet
• Pronunciation Rules

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Basic Phrases and Greetings

• Greetings and Introductions
• Everyday Phrases

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Nouns and Gender

• Noun Gender
• Plurals

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Numbers and Time

• Numbers 1-10
• Telling Time

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Cases and Prepositions

• Nominative Case
• Prepositional Case

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Relationships and Marital Status

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Verbs and Conjugation

• Present Tense
• Past Tense

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Food and Dining

• Common Foods
• Dining Out

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Russian Traditions and Holidays

• National Holidays
• Traditional Celebrations

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Travel Phrases

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Adjective Agreement
• Comparatives and Superlatives

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Hobbies and Leisure Activities

• Hobbies
• Entertainment

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Russian Literature and Arts

• Famous Writers
• Russian Art and Music

Sources

• Learn Russian - Lesson 3: Numbers (1-10) | L-Lingo
• Russian Numbers 1-100: Pronunciation and Usage
• Russian Numbers - Learn How To Count In Russian | Mondly Blog

Other Lessons

• Food and Drink
• At Home
• Telling Time
• Computer
• Shopping
• Work and Careers
• Weather and Nature
• School
• longest word
• Driving

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