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Introduction[edit | edit source]

In this lesson, we will explore the numbers 1 to 20 in Basque. Numbers are an essential part of any language, and learning to count in Basque will provide you with a solid foundation for further language learning. We will cover the pronunciation of each number and provide examples to help you understand their usage. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently count from 1 to 20 in Basque.

Basque Numbers 1-10[edit | edit source]

Let's start by learning the numbers from 1 to 10 in Basque:

Basque	Pronunciation	English
bat	[bat]	one
bi	[bi]	two
hiru	[hiɾu]	three
lau	[lau]	four
bost	[bost]	five
sei	[sei]	six
zazpi	[saspi]	seven
zortzi	[sot͡si]	eight
bederatzi	[bedeɾat͡si]	nine
hamar	[hamar]	ten

Here are some examples of how to use these numbers in sentences:

Etxe bat daukat. (I have one house.)
Bi auto ditut. (I have two cars.)
Haur hiru ikastetxetan daude. (Three children are in the school.)
Lau lagunek etxera joango dira. (Four friends will go home.)
Bost txakur daude jolasten. (Five dogs are playing.)
Sei sagar ditut. (I have six apples.)
Zazpi liburu irakurri ditut. (I have read seven books.)
Zortzi txakur etorri dira. (Eight dogs have come.)
Bederatzi ikasle bildu dira. (Nine students have gathered.)
Hamar etxetan bizi dira. (Ten people live in the house.)

Basque Numbers 11-20[edit | edit source]

Now, let's move on to the numbers 11 to 20 in Basque:

Basque	Pronunciation	English
hamaika	[hamaika]	eleven
hamabi	[hamabi]	twelve
hamahiru	[hamahiɾu]	thirteen
hamalau	[hamalau]	fourteen
hamabost	[hamabost]	fifteen
hamasei	[hamasei]	sixteen
hamazazpi	[hamasaspi]	seventeen
hamazortzi	[hamasot͡si]	eighteen
hemezortzi	[hemezot͡si]	nineteen
hogei	[hoɡei]	twenty

Here are some examples of how to use these numbers in sentences:

Hamaika etxe ditut. (I have eleven houses.)
Hamabi auto ditut. (I have twelve cars.)
Hamahiru haur ikastetxetan daude. (Thirteen children are in the school.)
Hamalau lagunek etxera joango dira. (Fourteen friends will go home.)
Hamabost txakur daude jolasten. (Fifteen dogs are playing.)
Hamasei sagar ditut. (I have sixteen apples.)
Hamazazpi liburu irakurri ditut. (I have read seventeen books.)
Hamazortzi txakur etorri dira. (Eighteen dogs have come.)
Hemezortzi ikasle bildu dira. (Nineteen students have gathered.)
Hogei etxetan bizi dira. (Twenty people live in the house.)

Cultural Insights[edit | edit source]

Counting in Basque is relatively straightforward, as the numbers follow a regular pattern. However, it is interesting to note that the Basque numbering system is unique and does not resemble the numbering systems used in neighboring languages. This uniqueness is a reflection of the Basque language's distinct history and cultural heritage.

Additionally, it is worth mentioning that the Basque language has different dialects, and the pronunciation of numbers may vary slightly depending on the region. These regional variations add richness to the language and reflect the diverse cultural landscape of the Basque Country.

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now it's time to practice what you've learned. Complete the following exercises, and check your answers below.

Exercise 1: Fill in the missing numbers in Basque.

1. bat, bi, hiru, lau, bost, ____, sei, zazpi, zortzi, ____, hamar

2. hamaika, ____, hamahiru, ____, hamabost, ____, hamazazpi, ____, ____, ____, hogei

Exercise 2: Translate the following numbers from Basque to English.

1. hamasei 2. hamaika 3. hamabost 4. hemezortzi 5. laurogeita hamar

Exercise 3: Translate the following numbers from English to Basque.

1. eighteen 2. seven 3. thirteen 4. five 5. twenty

Exercise Solutions[edit | edit source]

Exercise 1:

1. bat, bi, hiru, lau, bost, sei, zazpi, zortzi, bederatzi, hamar 2. hamaika, hamabi, hamahiru, hamalau, hamabost, hamasei, hamazazpi, hamazortzi, hemezortzi, hogei

Exercise 2:

1. sixteen 2. eleven 3. fifteen 4. nineteen 5. forty-ten

Exercise 3:

1. hemezortzi 2. zazpi 3. hamahiru 4. bost 5. hogei

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to count from 1 to 20 in Basque. Numbers are a fundamental aspect of any language, and by mastering them, you have taken an essential step towards becoming proficient in Basque. Keep practicing and applying your knowledge of numbers in real-life situations to reinforce your learning. In the next lesson, we will explore ordinal numbers in Basque, which will further enhance your understanding of numbers in the language.

Table of Contents - Basque Course - 0 to A1[edit source]

Course Presentation

Introduction to Basque Language

Greetings and Introductions

Nouns and Articles

Numbers and Counting

Pronouns and Verb Conjugation

Days, Months, and Seasons

Questions and Negation

Family and Relationships

Adjectives and Adverbs

Food and Dining

Prepositions and Conjunctions

Travel and Transportation

Basque Culture and Traditions

Videos[edit | edit source]

NUMBERS in BASQUE from 1-20 | BASIC VOCABULARY[edit | edit source]

Numbers in the Basque language - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Basque numbers 1-10 - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Sources[edit | edit source]

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

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-Basque is a unique language and counting in Basque can be quite challenging for beginners. In this lesson, we will learn how to count from 1 to 20 in Basque, and practice the correct pronunciation. Knowing how to count is especially important in daily life when you need to make purchases, tell the time, or exchange phone numbers.
+== Introduction ==
-== Basque Numbers 1-20 ==
+In this lesson, we will explore the numbers 1 to 20 in Basque. Numbers are an essential part of any language, and learning to count in Basque will provide you with a solid foundation for further language learning. We will cover the pronunciation of each number and provide examples to help you understand their usage. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently count from 1 to 20 in Basque.
-In Basque, numbers are formed systematically, making them relatively easy to learn once you have learned the patterns. Here are the numbers from 1 to 20:
+== Basque Numbers 1-10 ==
+Let's start by learning the numbers from 1 to 10 in Basque:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Basque !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| bat || bat || One
+| bat || [bat] || one
 |-
-| bi || bi || Two
+| bi || [bi] || two
 |-
-| hiru || hiɾu || Three
+| hiru || [hiɾu] || three
 |-
-| lau || law || Four
+| lau || [lau] || four
 |-
-| bost || bost || Five
+| bost || [bost] || five
 |-
-| sei || sei || Six
+| sei || [sei] || six
 |-
-| zazpi || sazpi || Seven
+| zazpi || [saspi] || seven
 |-
-| zortzi || soɾt͡si || Eight
+| zortzi || [sot͡si] || eight
 |-
-| bederatzi || beðeɾat͡si || Nine
+| bederatzi || [bedeɾat͡si] || nine
 |-
-| hamar || hamar || Ten
+| hamar || [hamar] || ten
+|}
+Here are some examples of how to use these numbers in sentences:
+* Etxe bat daukat. (I have one house.)
+* Bi auto ditut. (I have two cars.)
+* Haur hiru ikastetxetan daude. (Three children are in the school.)
+* Lau lagunek etxera joango dira. (Four friends will go home.)
+* Bost txakur daude jolasten. (Five dogs are playing.)
+* Sei sagar ditut. (I have six apples.)
+* Zazpi liburu irakurri ditut. (I have read seven books.)
+* Zortzi txakur etorri dira. (Eight dogs have come.)
+* Bederatzi ikasle bildu dira. (Nine students have gathered.)
+* Hamar etxetan bizi dira. (Ten people live in the house.)
+== Basque Numbers 11-20 ==
+Now, let's move on to the numbers 11 to 20 in Basque:
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Basque !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| hamaika || hamaika || Eleven
+| hamaika || [hamaika] || eleven
 |-
-| hamabi || hamabi || Twelve
+| hamabi || [hamabi] || twelve
 |-
-| hamahiru || hama(i)ɾu || Thirteen
+| hamahiru || [hamahiɾu] || thirteen
 |-
-| hamalau || hamalaw || Fourteen
+| hamalau || [hamalau] || fourteen
 |-
-| hamabost || hama(bost) || Fifteen
+| hamabost || [hamabost] || fifteen
 |-
-| hamasei || hama(sei) || Sixteen
+| hamasei || [hamasei] || sixteen
 |-
-| hamazazpi || hama(sa)zpi || Seventeen
+| hamazazpi || [hamasaspi] || seventeen
 |-
-| hemezortzi || eme(so)ɾt͡si || Eighteen
+| hamazortzi || [hamasot͡si] || eighteen
 |-
-| hogei || hoɡei || Nineteen
+| hemezortzi || [hemezot͡si] || nineteen
 |-
-| hogei ta hamar || hoɡei ta hamar || Twenty
+| hogei || [hoɡei] || twenty
 |}
-As you can see, the numbers in Basque are similar to those in other Romance languages, with the exception of one (bat). Yet, the pronunciation can be difficult for beginners, so let's practice it together.
+Here are some examples of how to use these numbers in sentences:
-== Pronunciation ==
-The Basque language has unique sounds that may be difficult to pronounce correctly. It's important to use the correct pronunciation when learning and using any language, so let's take a closer look at the pronunciation of numbers 1-20 in Basque.
-- Bat (one): This is pronounced "bat" with a short "a" sound, similar to the "a" sound in "cat."
-- Bi (two): This is pronounced "bi" with a short "i" sound, like the "i" in "bit."
+* Hamaika etxe ditut. (I have eleven houses.)
+* Hamabi auto ditut. (I have twelve cars.)
+* Hamahiru haur ikastetxetan daude. (Thirteen children are in the school.)
+* Hamalau lagunek etxera joango dira. (Fourteen friends will go home.)
+* Hamabost txakur daude jolasten. (Fifteen dogs are playing.)
+* Hamasei sagar ditut. (I have sixteen apples.)
+* Hamazazpi liburu irakurri ditut. (I have read seventeen books.)
+* Hamazortzi txakur etorri dira. (Eighteen dogs have come.)
+* Hemezortzi ikasle bildu dira. (Nineteen students have gathered.)
+* Hogei etxetan bizi dira. (Twenty people live in the house.)
-- Hiru (three): This is pronounced "hi-ru", with the emphasis on the first syllable.
+== Cultural Insights ==
-- Lau (four): This is pronounced "law", with a long "a" sound, like the "a" sound in "saw."
+Counting in Basque is relatively straightforward, as the numbers follow a regular pattern. However, it is interesting to note that the Basque numbering system is unique and does not resemble the numbering systems used in neighboring languages. This uniqueness is a reflection of the Basque language's distinct history and cultural heritage.
-- Bost (five): This is pronounced "bost", similar to the English word "boss".
+Additionally, it is worth mentioning that the Basque language has different dialects, and the pronunciation of numbers may vary slightly depending on the region. These regional variations add richness to the language and reflect the diverse cultural landscape of the Basque Country.
-- Sei (six): This is pronounced "sei", similar to the English word "say".
+== Practice Exercises ==
-- Zazpi (seven): This is pronounced "sa-zpi", with the emphasis on the second syllable.
+Now it's time to practice what you've learned. Complete the following exercises, and check your answers below.
-- Zortzi (eight): This is pronounced "sor-tzi", with the emphasis on the first syllable.
+Exercise 1: Fill in the missing numbers in Basque.
-- Bederatzi (nine): This is pronounced "bede-ratzi", with the emphasis on the second syllable.
+. bat, bi, hiru, lau, bost, ____, sei, zazpi, zortzi, ____, hamar
-- Hamar (ten): This is pronounced "ha-mar", with the emphasis on the first syllable.
+. hamaika, ____, hamahiru, ____, hamabost, ____, hamazazpi, ____, ____, ____, hogei
-- Hamaika (eleven): This is pronounced "ha-ma-i-ka", with the emphasis on the first syllable.
+Exercise 2: Translate the following numbers from Basque to English.
-- Hamabi (twelve): This is pronounced "ha-ma-bi", with the emphasis on the second syllable.
+. hamasei
+. hamaika
+. hamabost
+. hemezortzi
+. laurogeita hamar
-- Hamahiru (thirteen): This is pronounced "ha-ma-i-ru", with the emphasis on the second syllable.
+Exercise 3: Translate the following numbers from English to Basque.
-- Hamalau (fourteen): This is pronounced "ha-ma-law", with the emphasis on the second syllable.
+. eighteen
+. seven
+. thirteen
+. five
+. twenty
-- Hamabost (fifteen): This is pronounced "ha-ma-bost", with the emphasis on the second syllable.
+== Exercise Solutions ==
-- Hamasei (sixteen): This is pronounced "ha-ma-sei", with the emphasis on the second syllable.
+Exercise 1:
-- Hamazazpi (seventeen): This is pronounced "ha-ma-za-zpi", with the emphasis on the third syllable.
+. bat, bi, hiru, lau, bost, sei, zazpi, zortzi, bederatzi, hamar
+. hamaika, hamabi, hamahiru, hamalau, hamabost, hamasei, hamazazpi, hamazortzi, hemezortzi, hogei
-- Hemezortzi (eighteen): This is pronounced "he-mez-sortzi", with the emphasis on the second syllable.
+Exercise 2:
-- Hogeita hamar (nineteen): This is pronounced "ho-gei-ta-ha-mar", with the emphasis on the third and first syllables.
+. sixteen
+. eleven
+. fifteen
+. nineteen
+. forty-ten
-- Hogei ta hamar (twenty): This is pronounced "ho-gei-ta-ha-mar", with the emphasis on the second and first syllables.
+Exercise 3:
-Now that we have learned the numbers 1-20 in Basque and practiced their correct pronunciations, let's move on to some examples using these numbers.
+. hemezortzi
+. zazpi
-== Examples ==
+. hamahiru
+. bost
-- Zenbat langile daude enpresan?: How many workers are in the company?
+. hogei
-  - Bat langile daude enpresan: One worker is in the company.
-  - Bost langile daude enpresan: Five workers are in the company.
-- Zenbat orduko tren hartuko dugu?: What time will we take the train?
-  - Hamarretan hartzeko dugu: We will take it at ten o'clock.
-  - Hamabi eta hirutan hartzeko dugu: We will take it at twelve thirty.
-- Nire data naiz: I am (the date) of mine.
-  - Urriaren hogeita hamarrean jaio nintzen: I was born on the 19th of October.
-  - Maiatzaren laugarren eta urtarrilaren zazpigarren artean: Between the 4th of May and the 7th of January.
-- Nire telefono zenbakia da... My phone number is...
-  - Hameka bederatzi lau hiru zortzi bost sei hamazazpi: 11-948-463-576
 == Conclusion ==
-In this lesson, we have learned how to count from 1 to 20 in Basque, and practiced the correct pronunciation. We have also seen some examples of how to use these numbers in context. It's important to continue to practice and review the numbers, as they are a fundamental part of everyday communication in any language. Don't be discouraged if you find the pronunciation difficult at first, it takes time and practice to master any new skill. Keep up the good work!
+Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to count from 1 to 20 in Basque. Numbers are a fundamental aspect of any language, and by mastering them, you have taken an essential step towards becoming proficient in Basque. Keep practicing and applying your knowledge of numbers in real-life situations to reinforce your learning. In the next lesson, we will explore ordinal numbers in Basque, which will further enhance your understanding of numbers in the language.
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 ===Basque numbers 1-10 - YouTube===
 <youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fH0AZUwITR8</youtube>
+==Sources==
+* [https://polyglotclub.com/wiki/Language/Basque/Vocabulary/Numbers Basque Vocabulary - Numbers]
+* [https://omniglot.com/language/numbers/basque.htm Numbers in Basque]
+* [https://polyglotclub.com/wiki/Language/Basque/Vocabulary/Count-to-10 Basque Vocabulary - Count to 10]
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-* [https://polyglotclub.com/wiki/Language/Basque/Vocabulary/Numbers Basque Vocabulary - Numbers]
-* [https://omniglot.com/language/numbers/basque.htm Numbers in Basque]
-* [https://polyglotclub.com/wiki/Language/Basque/Vocabulary/Count-to-10 Basque Vocabulary - Count to 10]
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