Language/Standard-estonian/Vocabulary/Count-to-10
Hi Standard Estonian learners! 😊
In this lesson, we are going to learn how to count to 10 in Standard Estonian. This is an important skill to have when traveling to Estonia or communicating with Estonian speakers. We will also provide interesting cultural information and fun facts about Estonia. Let's get started!
Once you've mastered this lesson, take a look at these related pages: Standard Estonian Vocabulary: Food and Dining: Food and Drinks, Education, Modes of Transportation & Animals.
The basics[edit | edit source]
Before we start counting, let's learn the Estonian words for numbers:
| Standard Estonian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| null | nuul | zero |
| üks | yks | one |
| kaks | kaks | two |
| kolm | kolm | three |
| neli | neli | four |
| viis | viis | five |
| kuus | kuus | six |
| seitse | seitse | seven |
| kaheksa | kah-hek-sa | eight |
| üheksa | yhe-k-sa | nine |
| kümme | ky-mme | ten |
As you can see, the pronunciations are relatively straightforward, with each vowel corresponding to a distinct sound. Try saying the numbers aloud to familiarize yourself with them.
Interesting facts about Estonia[edit | edit source]
Estonia is a small country located in northern Europe, known for its picturesque landscapes, medieval architecture, and vibrant culture. Here are some fun facts about Estonia:
- Estonia has the highest number of meteorite craters per land area in the world. The country is also home to Europe's largest meteorite, the Kaali crater. - The Estonian language is one of the most difficult languages to learn for English speakers due to its complex grammar system and limited resources for learning. - Estonia has a 100% literacy rate. Education is highly valued in Estonian culture, and the country boasts one of the highest rates of university graduates in Europe. - Estonia is known for its sauna culture, with many people enjoying a trip to the sauna at least once a week. It is also customary to jump into a cold body of water after a sauna, no matter the weather.
Counting to 10 in context[edit | edit source]
To help you understand how to use the numbers in context, here's a dialogue:
- Person 1: Üks, kaks, kolm! (One, two, three!)
- Person 2: Nelja juures näeme! (See you at four!)
- Person 1: Kuus, seitse, kaheksa! (Six, seven, eight!)
- Person 2: Üheksa on jäänud! (Only nine left!)
- Person 1: Kümme! (Ten!)
In this dialogue, you can see how the numbers are used to count as well as indicate the time of an appointment.
Practice[edit | edit source]
Now that you know how to count to 10 in Standard Estonian, it's time to practice. You can use the Polyglot Club website to find native speakers and ask them any questions you may have about the language. You can also check out our [Language/Standard-estonian/Vocabulary|Vocabulary] page to expand your knowledge of Standard Estonian.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
Congratulations, you have learned how to count to 10 in Standard Estonian! We hope that the interesting facts and cultural information have enhanced your understanding of Estonia and its language. Keep practicing and using your new skill. Aitäh ja head õnne! (Thank you and good luck!)
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Sources[edit | edit source]
Upon wrapping up this lesson, take a look at these related pages: Standard Estonian Vocabulary → Greetings and Introductions ..., Standard Estonian Vocabulary → Greetings and Introductions ..., Drinks & Work and employment.
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
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- Animals
- Basic Phrases
- Education
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- Idiomatic Expressions