Language/Sinhala/Vocabulary/Numbers-and-Counting
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
Welcome to the Sinhala Vocabulary lesson on Numbers and Counting! In this lesson, we will explore how to count from 1 to 100 in Sinhala and how to use numbers in everyday situations. Numbers are an essential part of any language, and learning them will greatly enhance your ability to communicate effectively in Sinhala.
Throughout this lesson, we will provide comprehensive examples and explanations to ensure a thorough understanding of the topic. We will also delve into regional variations in the usage of numbers and share interesting cultural facts related to counting in Sinhala.
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently count from 1 to 100 in Sinhala, use numbers in various contexts, and engage in basic numerical conversations with native Sinhala speakers. So let's get started!
Counting from 1 to 10[edit | edit source]
Before we dive into counting from 1 to 100, let's start with the basics. Here are the numbers from 1 to 10 in Sinhala:
| Sinhala | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| එක | ek | one |
| දෙක | deka | two |
| තුන | thuna | three |
| තිහින් | thihin | four |
| පහ | paha | five |
| හය | haya | six |
| හතර | hathara | seven |
| අට | ata | eight |
| නවය | nawaya | nine |
| දස | dasa | ten |
It is important to practice pronouncing these numbers to become familiar with their sounds. Take your time and repeat after the audio recordings to ensure accurate pronunciation.
Counting from 11 to 20[edit | edit source]
Now that we have covered the numbers from 1 to 10, let's move on to the numbers from 11 to 20 in Sinhala. These numbers are formed by combining the word for ten (දස - "dasa") with the numbers one to nine. Here are the numbers from 11 to 20:
| Sinhala | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| එකොළහ | ekolaha | eleven |
| දොළොහ | doloha | twelve |
| තිහිල්ල | thihilla | thirteen |
| හයල්ල | hayalla | fourteen |
| හතරල්ල | hatharalla | fifteen |
| අටෙල්ල | atella | sixteen |
| නවයල්ල | nawayalla | seventeen |
| දෙනෙක්ෂ | deneksha | eighteen |
| දහම්වැල්ල | dahamwella | nineteen |
| වසරක් | wasarak | twenty |
Similar to the numbers from 1 to 10, make sure to practice pronouncing these numbers correctly. Pay attention to the unique combinations of sounds in each number.
Counting from 21 to 100[edit | edit source]
Now that you have a solid foundation in counting from 1 to 20, let's continue counting from 21 to 100. The numbers from 21 to 99 in Sinhala follow a consistent pattern. They are formed by combining the word for the tens digit (දස - "dasa") with the appropriate unit digit.
For example, to say 21 in Sinhala, you would combine the word for twenty (වසරක් - "wasarak") with the number one (එක - "ek"). So, 21 in Sinhala is වසරක් එක්ස් (wasarak ekses).
Here is a table that demonstrates how to count from 21 to 100 in Sinhala:
| Sinhala | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| වසරක් එක්ස් | wasarak ekses | twenty-one |
| වසරක් දෙක්ස් | wasarak dekses | twenty-two |
| වසරක් තුන්ස් | wasarak thunas | twenty-three |
| වසරක් තිහින්ස් | wasarak thihinse | twenty-four |
| වසරක් පහස් | wasarak pahas | twenty-five |
| වසරක් හයස් | wasarak hayas | twenty-six |
| වසරක් හතරස් | wasarak hatharas | twenty-seven |
| වසරක් අටස් | wasarak atas | twenty-eight |
| වසරක් නවයස් | wasarak nawayas | twenty-nine |
| වසරක් දස | wasarak dasa | thirty |
| ... | ... | ... |
| හතර සියස් වසරක් | hathara siyas wasarak | seventy |
| අටින්තොස් වසරක් | atinthose wasarak | eighty |
| නවයින්තොස් වසරක් | nawayinthose wasarak | ninety |
| සියතල් වසරක් | siyathalla wasarak | one hundred |
It is crucial to practice pronouncing these numbers to develop fluency and accuracy. Take your time and repeat after the audio recordings to ensure proper pronunciation.
Cultural Insights[edit | edit source]
Numbers hold cultural significance in Sinhala society. In traditional Sinhala culture, certain numbers are considered auspicious and are associated with good luck and positive outcomes. For example, the number seven (හතර - "hathara") is considered highly auspicious and is often associated with religious ceremonies and rituals.
Additionally, numbers play a vital role in Sinhala folklore and legends. Many ancient tales and myths incorporate numerical elements, such as the seven-headed dragon, which symbolizes a powerful and mythical creature.
Understanding the cultural significance of numbers in Sinhala will not only enhance your language skills but also provide valuable insights into the rich traditions and beliefs of the Sinhala people.
Exercises[edit | edit source]
Now it's time to put your knowledge of numbers and counting to the test! Complete the following exercises to practice using numbers in various contexts. Solutions and explanations will be provided afterward.
Exercise 1: Counting Practice Count from 1 to 20 in Sinhala.
Exercise 2: Number Identification Listen to the audio recording and write down the numbers you hear in Sinhala.
Exercise 3: Everyday Situations Imagine you are in a restaurant in Sri Lanka. Write down the Sinhala words for the following numbers and phrases: - The bill is 500 rupees. - I would like to order three cups of tea. - How much does the buffet cost?
Exercise 4: Conversational Practice Have a conversation with a partner and practice using numbers in everyday situations. Take turns asking and answering questions using numbers.
Solutions[edit | edit source]
Exercise 1: Counting Practice Here are the numbers from 1 to 20 in Sinhala: - එක (ek) - දෙක (deka) - තුන (thuna) - තිහින් (thihin) - පහ (paha) - හය (haya) - හතර (hathara) - අට (ata) - නවය (nawaya) - දස (dasa) - එකොළහ (ekolaha) - දොළොහ (doloha) - තිහිල්ල (thihilla) - හයල්ල (hayalla) - හතරල්ල (hatharalla) - අටෙල්ල (atella) - නවයල්ල (nawayalla) - දෙනෙක්ෂ (deneksha) - දහම්වැල්ල (dahamwella) - වසරක් (wasarak)
Exercise 2: Number Identification Listen to the audio recording and write down the numbers you hear in Sinhala.
Exercise 3: Everyday Situations Here are the Sinhala words for the given numbers and phrases: - The bill is 500 rupees. බිල් පහ පහල් රුපියයි (billa paha pahala rupiyai) - I would like to order three cups of tea. මට තුන් අදුරු තේ පාන් තේ ඇතියි (mata thuna aduru the pana the ethiyi) - How much does the buffet cost? බුෆෙට් අයිතිකරුවෙන් මුදල් කොන්දේ? (bufet aithikaruvan mudal konde?)
Exercise 4: Conversational Practice Practice having a conversation with a partner using numbers in everyday situations. Take turns asking and answering questions using numbers.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
Congratulations on completing the Sinhala Vocabulary lesson on Numbers and Counting! In this lesson, you have learned how to count from 1 to 100 in Sinhala and use numbers in various contexts. You have also gained insights into the cultural significance of numbers in Sinhala society.
Keep practicing your skills by using numbers in everyday situations and engaging in conversations with native Sinhala speakers. This will help you build your fluency and confidence in using numbers accurately.
In the next lesson, we will continue our journey through the "Complete 0 to A1 Sinhala Course" by exploring the Sinhala Alphabet and learning how to read and write basic words. Until then, happy learning!
Videos[edit | edit source]
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Korean sino number 1~100 sinhala / english - YouTube[edit | edit source]
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