Language/Romanian/Vocabulary/Numbers-1-10

Romanian → Vocabulary → 0 to A1 Course → Numbers and Time → Numbers 1-10

As a Romanian language teacher with over 20 years of experience, I am excited to introduce you to this lesson on numbers 1-10 in Romanian. Numbers are essential in any language, as they help us understand and communicate various quantities in our daily lives. In this lesson, you will learn to count from 1 to 10 in Romanian, which will help you in basic situations such as telling time, ordering food, paying for goods, and more.

Counting from 1 to 10

Counting in Romanian from 1 to 10 is a simple and straightforward task. Here are the numbers from 1 to 10:

Romanian	Pronunciation	English
un	oon	one
doi	doy	two
trei	tray	three
patru	pa-tru	four
cinci	cheench	five
șase	shah-se	six
șapte	shap-teh	seven
opt	ohpt	eight
nouă	noh-wuh	nine
zece	zeh-cheh	ten

To make it easier for you to remember the numbers, I suggest you practice saying them out loud a few times. Pay attention to the pronunciation of each number and try to repeat it as accurately as possible. Once you get the hang of it, you can move on to practicing simple operations such as addition or subtraction, using the numbers you have learned.

Interesting Facts about Numbers in Romanian

Romanian numbers, like other words in the language, have an interesting history and cultural significance. Here are some fun facts and trivia about numbers in Romanian:

• The Romanian word for zero is "zero".
• In Romania, it is common to pronounce the number "3" as "trei", but in Moldova, they pronounce it as "trey".
• The old Romanian language used a numerical system based on the number 20, rather than 10, which was used in the rest of Europe. This system is still preserved in some Romanian idioms and expressions.
• In Romanian folklore and mythology, certain numbers have special meanings and are considered lucky or unlucky. For example, "7" is often associated with luck and prosperity, while "13" is seen as an unlucky number.

Learning numbers in Romanian is an essential part of your journey to becoming proficient in the language. With practice and patience, you will be able to master the basics of counting and start using Romanian numbers in your daily life. Keep practicing and have fun!

Table of Contents - Romanian Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Greetings and Introductions

• Basic Greetings
• Introducing Yourself

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Pronouns and Verbs

• Personal Pronouns
• Present Tense of Verbs

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Numbers and Time

• Numbers 1-10
• Telling Time

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Basic Adjectives
• Basic Adverbs

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Family and Friends

• Family Members
• Describing Relationships

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Prepositions and Conjunctions

• Basic Prepositions
• Basic Conjunctions

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Food and Drinks

• Common Foods
• Common Drinks

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Questions and Negations

• Forming Questions
• Negation

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Locations and Directions

• Common Locations
• Giving Directions

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Plurals and Articles

• Plural Nouns
• Definite and Indefinite Articles

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Hobbies and Activities

• Common Hobbies
• Describing Activities

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Romanian Culture and Traditions

• Romanian Holidays
• Romanian Cuisine

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Imperatives and Requests

• Imperative Form
• Polite Requests

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Travel Vocabulary

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Romanian Geography and History

• Geography of Romania
• Romanian History