Language/Tosk-albanian/Vocabulary/Count-to-10
Hi Tosk Albanian learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to count numbers from 1 to 10 in Tosk Albanian. Numbers are essential in every language, and knowing how to count in Tosk Albanian will be useful in many situations. Are you ready? Let's get started!
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Numbers 1-5[edit | edit source]
Let's start with numbers 1-5. The numbers are listed below in Tosk Albanian along with transliteration and English translation:
Tosk Albanian | Pronunciation | English |
---|---|---|
një | [ɲə] | one |
dy | [də] | two |
tre | [trə] | three |
katër | [kətəɾ] | four |
pesë | [pɛsə] | five |
Here are some examples on how to use these numbers in context:
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Unë kam një mace. ([I have one cat.])
- Person 2: Unë kam dy qen. ([I have two dogs.])
Did you notice that the noun "cat" and "dog" are in the indefinite form? In Albanian, we use the indefinite noun form after the number one "një".
Numbers 6-10[edit | edit source]
Now let's move on to numbers 6-10. Here they are:
Tosk Albanian | Pronunciation | English |
---|---|---|
gjashtë | [dʒaʃtə] | six |
shtatë | [ʃtatə] | seven |
tetë | [tɛtə] | eight |
nëntë | [nəntə] | nine |
dhjetë | [ðjɛtə] | ten |
Let's practice some more with examples:
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Unë kam gjashtë fëmijë. ([I have six children.])
- Person 2: Në klasë ka tetë nxënës. ([There are eight students in the class.])
Did you notice that we use the plural form of the noun after the numbers 2-10? In Albanian, it is important to match the number with the noun's gender and case.
Recap and Tips[edit | edit source]
Congratulations! Now you know how to count from 1-10 in Tosk Albanian! Here is a quick recap:
Numbers | Tosk Albanian |
---|---|
1 | një |
2 | dy |
3 | tre |
4 | katër |
5 | pesë |
6 | gjashtë |
7 | shtatë |
8 | tetë |
9 | nëntë |
10 | dhjetë |
Now that you know the basic numbers, try to practice counting to 100 and beyond!
To improve your Tosk Albanian Find native speakers and ask them any questions! You can also find more vocabulary on the Vocabulary page.
Cultural Information[edit | edit source]
Albanians love numbers! In Albania, the numbers 3 and 7 are considered lucky numbers, and 13 is believed to bring bad luck. Albanians use numbers to express emotions, opinions and communicate in a friendly, indirect way.
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