Language/Sanaani-arabic/Vocabulary/Count-to-10
Hi Sanaani Arabic learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to count to 10 in Sanaani Arabic. Unlike in English, numbers in Arabic are written from right to left. So let's get started!
Once you've mastered this lesson, take a look at these related pages: Greetings, Clothes, Health & Education.
Numbers[edit | edit source]
Here are the numbers from 1 to 10 in Sanaani Arabic, with pronunciation and English translation:
| Sanaani Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| واحِد | waahid | One |
| اثنين | ithnaan | Two |
| ثلاثة | thalaathah | Three |
| أربعة | arba'ah | Four |
| خمسة | khamsah | Five |
| ستة | sitah | Six |
| سبعة | sab'ah | Seven |
| ثمانية | thamaaniyah | Eight |
| تسعة | tis'ah | Nine |
| عشرة | 'asharah | Ten |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
Here is a dialogue to help us use these numbers in context:
- Person 1: كم عمرك؟ (Kam 'umruk?) - How old are you?
- Person 2: عمري ثمانية سنوات. (‘Umri thamaaniyah sanawāt.) - I am eight years old.
- Person 1: كم هي قيمة هذا؟ (Kam hiya qīmatu hādhā?) - What is the value of this?
- Person 2: هي خمسة ريالات. (Hiya khamsah riyālaat.) - It is five riyals.
Fun Facts[edit | edit source]
- Sanaani Arabic is a dialect of Arabic spoken in Sana'a, the capital city of Yemen. - Arabic is the fifth most spoken language in the world, and it is the official language of 26 countries! - The Arabic language is written from right to left, and is composed of 28 letters.
Practice[edit | edit source]
To practice your numbers in Sanaani Arabic, you can try counting objects around you, such as chairs or pens. You can also test your knowledge by playing number games or reciting the numbers backwards.
To improve your Sanaani Arabic Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
Sources[edit | edit source]
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