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Urdu Vocabulary - Count to 10

Hi Urdu learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to count from 1 to 10 in Urdu. Counting is an essential aspect of any language, and it becomes easier to learn new words and phrases once you have mastered numbers. We will also include cultural information and interesting facts to make your learning experience fun and engaging.

With the completion of this lesson, consider investigating these related pages: Urdu Vocabulary → Days of the Week and Months, Food and Drinks, Transportation and Directions & How to say Good Bye?.

The basics

Before we dive into the numbers, let's first learn how to say "one" in Urdu. The word for "one" in Urdu is "ایک" (ayk), and it is pronounced as /e:k/.

Now that we know how to say "one," we can begin counting. In Urdu, numbers are written from right to left, just like Arabic. The following table shows the numbers one to ten in Urdu and their pronunciation.

Urdu	Pronunciation	English
ایک	/e:k/	One
دو	/do:/	Two
تین	/ti:n/	Three
چار	/tʃa:r/	Four
پانچ	/pa:nʧ/	Five
چھ	/tʃʰʊ:/	Six
سات	/sa:t/	Seven
آٹھ	/a:ʈʰ/	Eight
نو	/no:/	Nine
دس	/dus/	Ten

You will notice that Urdu numbers have strong similarities to Hindi numbers. This similarity is because Urdu and Hindi share a common ancestor language called Hindustani, which was spoken in North India during the Mughal era.

Cultural information

Counting numbers is an integral part of any culture. The Urdu language uses numerals and ordinal numbers in many different contexts, like time, money, weight, and age. In addition, different cultures use numbers differently; for example, some cultures believe that certain numbers bring good luck or are unlucky.

In Urdu, the number "786" is considered auspicious, and you will often see it written on homes, businesses, posters, and even vehicles. It is believed to have divine significance, as its three digits represent the Arabic letters "Bismillah al-Rahman al-Rahim," which translate to "In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful."

Examples

To help you understand how to use numbers in Urdu, here's a dialogue between Ali and Hassan:

• Ali: "میں آپکے ساتھ رات کو آٹھ بجے ملوںگا۔" (Mai aapke sath raat ko aath baje milunga.) (I'll meet you at eight tonight.)
• Hassan: "ٹھیک ہے۔" (Theek hai.) (Okay.)

Tips

To improve your Urdu Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

Remember to practice counting regularly, and don't be afraid to use numbers in everyday conversations.

Sources

• Easy Guide To Urdu Numbers And Counting (1-100+) - Ling App
• Urdu - Wikipedia

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