Language/Haitian/Vocabulary/Cardinal-Numbers

Haitian Vocabulary → Numbers and Time → Cardinal Numbers

As a Haitian language teacher with 20 years of experience, I understand that learning the basics is essential for students to become proficient in the language. In this lesson, we will cover the cardinal numbers from zero to one hundred in Haitian.

To begin with, numbers are an essential part of any language, and Haitian is no exception. The cardinal numbers represent quantities, and it is essential to know them to express numerical values in Haitian. So let us start with the basic numbers:

Numbers 0-10

Here are the numbers from 0 to 10 in Haitian:

Haitian	Pronunciation	English
zero	zeh-ro	Zero
un	un	One
deux	deuh	Two
trois	twa	Three
quatre	kat	Four
cinq	sank	Five
six	sis	Six
sept	set	Seven
huit	wit	Eight
neuf	nèf	Nine
dix	dees	Ten

It is important to take note of the pronunciation of the numbers, as it can be tricky for non-native speakers to grasp.

Numbers 11-20

The numbers from 11 to 20 follow a similar pattern in Haitian. They are formed by using the word for ten (dix) and adding the corresponding digits from 1 to 9:

Haitian	Pronunciation	English
onze	ohn-z	Eleven
douze	dooz	Twelve
treize	trehz	Thirteen
quatorze	ka-tohz	Fourteen
quinze	ka-ze	Fifteen
seize	sez	Sixteen
dix-sept	dee-set	Seventeen
dix-huit	dee-wit	Eighteen
dix-neuf	dee-nef	Nineteen

Note that dix-sept, dix-huit, and dix-neuf are formed by adding dix (ten) to the corresponding digits 7, 8, and 9.

Numbers 20-100

After the number twenty, Haitian follows a pattern similar to English. Twenty is vingt in Haitian, and numbers 21-29 are formed by adding the digit to vingt (with a hyphen between them). For example, twenty-one is vingt-et-un.

Here are the numbers from 20 to 100 in Haitian:

Haitian	Pronunciation	English
vingt	vhent	Twenty
vingt-et-un	vhent-eh-un	Twenty-one
trente	trènt	Thirty
quarante	ka-raht	Forty
cinquante	sank-ant	Fifty
soixante	swa-sahnt	Sixty
soixante-dix	swa-sahnt-deez	Seventy
quatre-vingts	ka-treh-vehnt	Eighty
quatre-vingts-dix	ka-treh-vehnt-deez	Ninety
cent	sehnt	One hundred

Note that Haitian uses the word quatre-vingts for eighty (literally, four twenties) and quatre-vingts-dix for ninety (literally, four twenties ten).

Tips for Learning Numbers in Haitian

Here are some tips to help you learn the cardinal numbers in Haitian:

• Practice regularly by counting objects you see around you. This will help you to internalize the numbers and improve your pronunciation.
• Learn the numbers in context by using them in complete sentences. For example, "Mwen gen twa zan" means "I am three years old."
• Make use of visual aids such as flashcards or charts to help you remember the numbers.
• Listen to Haitian music or watch Haitian films, and pay attention to the numbers used in conversations.

Numbers are an essential part of communication, and by learning the cardinal numbers in Haitian, you will be able to express numerical values accurately.

Table of Contents - Haitian Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Nouns and Articles

• Gender of Nouns
• Plural of Nouns
• Definite and Indefinite Articles

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Verbs

• Verb Conjugation - Present
• Negation of Verbs
• Interrogative Form of Verbs

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Adjectives

• Agreement of Adjectives
• Position of Adjectives
• Comparative and Superlative Forms of Adjectives

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Pronouns

• Subject Pronouns
• Object Pronouns
• Possessive Pronouns

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Basic Sentence Structure

• Word Order in Simple Sentences
• Negative Sentences
• Questions

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Verb Tenses

• Past Tense - Completed Actions
• Progressive Tense - Ongoing Actions
• Future Tense - Future Actions

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Greetings and Introductions

• Greetings
• Introductions
• Nationalities and Languages

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Numbers and Time

• Cardinal Numbers
• Ordinal Numbers
• Time Expressions

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Food and Drink

• Fruits and Vegetables
• Meats and Seafood
• Drinks

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Haitian History and Geography

• Haitian Independence
• Haitian Geography
• Haitian Holidays

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Haitian Art and Music

• Haitian Painters
• Haitian Music Styles
• Haitian Dance

Related Lessons

• How to say Good Bye?
• Feelings and Emotions
• Numbers
• Food
• Idiomatic Expressions
• Meats and Seafood
• Ordinal Numbers
• Health
• How to Say Hello and Greetings
• Animals