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Introduction

Welcome to the lesson on counting from one to ten in Vietnamese! In this lesson, we will cover the basic numbers in Vietnamese and learn how to count objects and people. Numbers are an essential part of any language, and mastering them will help you in various situations, such as shopping, telling time, and expressing quantities. So, let's get started and dive into the world of Vietnamese numbers!

Vietnamese Numbers 1-10

To begin with, let's learn the Vietnamese numbers from one to ten. Familiarizing yourself with these numbers will serve as a foundation for counting in Vietnamese. Here are the Vietnamese numbers 1-10:

Vietnamese	Pronunciation	English Translation
một	mowt	one
hai	high	two
ba	bah	three
bốn	bawn	four
năm	nam	five
sáu	sow	six
bảy	bah-ee	seven
tám	tahm	eight
chín	cheen	nine
mười	moy	ten

Now, let's take a closer look at each number and its pronunciation:

1. Một (mowt) - one

  - The Vietnamese word for "one" is "một." It is pronounced as "mowt" in English. Remember that the "o" sound is similar to the "aw" sound in English.
  - "Một" is a simple yet crucial number to remember. You will frequently encounter it while counting and expressing quantities.

2. Hai (high) - two

  - The number "two" in Vietnamese is "hai." It is pronounced as "high" in English, with a long "i" sound at the end.
  - "Hai" is a commonly used number and will come in handy when counting objects or referring to a pair of items.

3. Ba (bah) - three

  - "Three" in Vietnamese is "ba." It is pronounced as "bah" in English, with a short "a" sound.
  - "Ba" is a straightforward number that you will often use when counting small groups of items or people.

4. Bốn (bawn) - four

  - The Vietnamese word for "four" is "bốn." It is pronounced as "bawn" in English, with a long "a" sound.
  - "Bốn" is another important number to remember, especially when counting objects or referring to a group of four.

5. Năm (nam) - five

  - The number "five" in Vietnamese is "năm." It is pronounced as "nam" in English, with a short "a" sound.
  - "Năm" is a commonly used number and will be useful when counting or expressing quantities involving the number five.

6. Sáu (sow) - six

  - "Six" in Vietnamese is "sáu." It is pronounced as "sow" in English, with a long "o" sound.
  - "Sáu" is an essential number to remember, especially when counting objects or referring to a group of six.

7. Bảy (bah-ee) - seven

  - The Vietnamese word for "seven" is "bảy." It is pronounced as "bah-ee" in English, with a long "a" sound followed by a short "ee" sound.
  - "Bảy" is a unique number with an interesting pronunciation. Make sure to pay attention to the combination of sounds in this word.

8. Tám (tahm) - eight

  - "Eight" in Vietnamese is "tám." It is pronounced as "tahm" in English, with a short "a" sound.
  - "Tám" is a frequently used number and will come in handy when counting or expressing quantities involving the number eight.

9. Chín (cheen) - nine

  - The number "nine" in Vietnamese is "chín." It is pronounced as "cheen" in English, with a long "ee" sound.
  - "Chín" is an important number to remember, especially when counting objects or referring to a group of nine.

10. Mười (moy) - ten

   - The Vietnamese word for "ten" is "mười." It is pronounced as "moy" in English, with a long "o" sound.
   - "Mười" is a fundamental number to remember, as it serves as the basis for counting beyond ten and expressing larger quantities.

Congratulations! You have now learned the Vietnamese numbers from one to ten. Practice pronouncing each number and familiarize yourself with their pronunciation. In the upcoming lessons, we will explore counting beyond ten and learn how to apply these numbers in various contexts.

Counting Objects and People

Now that we have learned the Vietnamese numbers from one to ten, let's put them into practice by counting objects and people. Counting is a useful skill that allows us to express quantities and keep track of things. In Vietnamese, counting objects and people follows a specific pattern. Let's take a closer look:

1. Counting Objects:

  - When counting objects in Vietnamese, the general pattern is:
    - Number + Classifier + Noun

  - For example, to say "one book" in Vietnamese, you would say "một quyển sách." The word "một" represents the number "one," while "quyển" is the classifier for books, and "sách" means "book."

  - Here are a few more examples:
    - Two notebooks: "hai quyển vở"
    - Three pens: "ba cây bút"
    - Four chairs: "bốn cái ghế"
    - Five apples: "năm quả táo"

2. Counting People:

  - When counting people in Vietnamese, the pattern is similar to counting objects:
    - Number + Classifier + Noun

  - For example, to say "two people" in Vietnamese, you would say "hai người." The word "hai" represents the number "two," while "người" means "person."

  - Here are a few more examples:
    - Three friends: "ba người bạn"
    - Four students: "bốn học sinh"
    - Five family members: "năm thành viên gia đình"

Remember to pay attention to the classifiers used in Vietnamese when counting objects and people. Classifiers are an essential part of the language and indicate the type or shape of the object being counted. As you progress in your Vietnamese language journey, you will learn more about classifiers and their usage in different contexts.

Recap

In this lesson, we covered the Vietnamese numbers from one to ten and learned how to count objects and people. Here is a quick recap of what we have learned:

- Một (mowt) - one - Hai (high) - two - Ba (bah) - three - Bốn (bawn) - four - Năm (nam) - five - Sáu (sow) - six - Bảy (bah-ee) - seven - Tám (tahm) - eight - Chín (cheen) - nine - Mười (moy) - ten

We also explored the pattern of counting objects and people in Vietnamese, using the structure "Number + Classifier + Noun." Remember to practice pronouncing each number and familiarize yourself with their pronunciation. In the next lesson, we will continue our journey of counting and explore numbers beyond ten.

Table of Contents - Vietnamese Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Greetings and Introductions

• Hello and Goodbye
• Introducing Yourself

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Vietnamese Culture Basics

• Vietnamese Values
• Social Etiquette
• Cuisine and Dining

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Numbers and Counting

• Counting 1-10
• Counting 11-20
• Counting 21 and Beyond

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Nouns and Pronouns

• Nouns and Gender
• Pronouns and Personal Pronouns
• Possessive Pronouns

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Relationships

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Holidays and Celebrations

• Tet
• Mid-Autumn Festival

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Verbs and Verb Tenses

• Present Tense Verbs
• Past Tense Verbs
• Future Tense Verbs
• Modal Verbs

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Food and Drink

• Vietnamese Food
• Drinks and Beverages
• Food Ordering

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Arts and Entertainment

• Traditional Music
• Movie and Television

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Adjectives
• Adverbs

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Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Giving Directions

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Traditional Clothing

• Ao Dai
• Other Traditional Clothing

Sources

• How to Count from 1 to 10 in Vietnamese « Vietnamese Language ...
• Learn Vietnamese - Lesson 3: Numbers (1-10) | L-Lingo
• Say Numbers in Vietnamese – YourVietnamese

Other Lessons

• Family
• Vegetables
• Education
• City
• Shapes
• Months of the year
• Numbers
• Animals
• How to Say Hello and Greetings
• Seasons

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