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Welcome to today's lesson on Armenian Vocabulary: Numbers and Counting! Understanding numbers is fundamental to learning any language, and Armenian is no exception. Whether you're shopping at a market, telling time, or engaging in everyday conversations, numbers play a crucial role. This lesson will guide you through the numbers from 1 to 20, including their pronunciation and usage in sentences.

In this lesson, we will cover:

• The importance of numbers in the Armenian language

• An introduction to numbers 1-20 with examples

• Practice exercises to solidify your understanding

With this foundation, you'll be well on your way to mastering basic counting in Armenian.

The Importance of Numbers in Armenian

Numbers are not just symbols; they provide essential context in communication. In Armenian, as in many languages, counting and using numbers is a key skill that will enhance your ability to interact in various situations.

• Shopping and Transactions: Knowing numbers helps you understand prices and quantities when shopping in a market or a store.

• Time Management: Telling time is vital for scheduling your day, whether it's for meetings, meals, or transportation.

• Cultural Context: Numbers often appear in cultural references, such as age, dates, and celebrations, making them a significant part of everyday Armenian life.

Learning to count in Armenian will empower you to navigate these situations with confidence.

Numbers 1-20 in Armenian

Let’s dive into the numbers from 1 to 20. Below is a comprehensive table with the Armenian numbers, their pronunciation, and English translations.

Armenian	Pronunciation	English
1	մեկ (mek)	one
2	երկու (yerku)	two
3	երեք (yerek)	three
4	չորս (chors)	four
5	հինգ (hing)	five
6	վեց (vets)	six
7	յոթ (yot)	seven
8	ութ (ut)	eight
9	ինը (iny)	nine
10	տաս (tas)	ten
11	տասնմեկ (tasnmek)	eleven
12	տասներկու (tasnerku)	twelve
13	տասներեք (tasnerk)	thirteen
14	տասնչորս (tasnchors)	fourteen
15	տասնհինգ (tasnhing)	fifteen
16	տասնվեց (tasnvets)	sixteen
17	տասնյոթ (tasnyot)	seventeen
18	տասնութ (tasnut)	eighteen
19	տասնինը (tasniny)	nineteen
20	twintig (bdu)	twenty

Each number has its unique pronunciation, and it's important to practice saying them out loud. Let’s explore some usage examples to help you understand how these numbers fit into sentences.

Usage Examples

Here are some sentences illustrating the use of numbers 1 to 20 in Armenian:

Armenian	Pronunciation	English
Ես ունեմ մեկ գիրք։	Yes unem mek girk.	I have one book.
Նա ունի երկու շապիկ։	Na uni yerku shapik.	He has two shirts.
Մենք գնացինք երեք անգամ։	Menk gnaats'ink yerek angam.	We went three times.
Ես ուզում եմ չորս տոնիկ։	Yes uzum em chors tonik.	I want four sodas.
Նա ունի հինգ մրգեր։	Na uni hing mrger.	He has five fruits.
Մենք տեսանք վեց մարդ։	Menk tesank vets mart.	We saw six people.
Ես ունեմ յոթ ընկեր։	Yes unem yot unger.	I have seven friends.
Նա ունի ութ խաղալիք։	Na uni ut khagalik.	He has eight toys.
Մենք ուտում ենք ինը բլիթ։	Menk utum yenk iny blit.	We eat nine pancakes.
Ես ունեմ տաս կաթ։	Yes unem tas kat'.	I have ten cows.
Մենք տասնմեկ անգամ գնացինք։	Menk tasnmek angam gnaats'ink.	We went eleven times.
Նա ունի տասներկու շուն։	Na uni tasnerku shun.	He has twelve dogs.
Ես տեսնում եմ տասներեք գիրք։	Yes tesnum em tasnerk girk.	I see thirteen books.
Նա ունի տասնչորս մք։	Na uni tasnchors mk.	He has fourteen cats.
Մենք խաղում ենք տասնհինգ րոպե։	Menk khaghum yenk tasnhing rope.	We play for fifteen minutes.
Ես ունեմ տասնվեց թուղթ։	Yes unem tasnvets t'ugh.	I have sixteen papers.
Նա ունի տասնյոթ դաս։	Na uni tasnyot das.	He has seventeen classes.
Մենք ունենք տասնութ ժամ։	Menk unenk tasnut zham.	We have eighteen hours.
Ես տեսնում եմ տասնինը գիրք։	Yes tesnum em tasniny girk.	I see nineteen books.
Նա ունի քսան տպագիր։	Na uni bdu t'pagir.	He has twenty prints.

Each example demonstrates how to use numbers in a sentence. Pay attention to the structure and practice repeating them.

Practice Exercises

To reinforce what you've learned, let’s dive into some exercises!

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences with the correct Armenian number.

1. Ես ունեմ ___ գիրք։

2. Նա ունի ___ ընկեր։

3. Մենք գնում ենք ___ անգամ։

4. Ես ուզում եմ ___ մրգեր։

5. Նա ունի ___ խաղալիք։

Solutions:

1. մեկ (mek)

2. յոթ (yot)

3. երեք (yerek)

4. հինգ (hing)

5. ութ (ut)

Exercise 2: Number Matching

Match the Armenian numbers to their English equivalents.

| Armenian | English |

|----------|---------|

| 1 | one |

| 2 | two |

| 3 | three |

| 4 | four |

| 5 | five |

Solutions:

• 1 → one

• 2 → two

• 3 → three

• 4 → four

• 5 → five

Exercise 3: Pronunciation Practice

Practice saying the following numbers in Armenian.

1. 6

2. 10

3. 15

4. 20

Solutions:

1. վեց (vets)

2. տաս (tas)

3. տասնհինգ (tasnhing)

4. քսան (bdu)

Exercise 4: Translation Challenge

Translate the following sentences into Armenian.

1. I have two dogs.

2. We saw eight people.

3. She has three books.

4. They want fourteen apples.

Solutions:

1. Ես ունեմ երկու շուն։ (Yes unem yerku shun.)

2. Մենք տեսանք ութ մարդ։ (Menk tesank ut mart.)

3. Նա ունի երեք գիրք։ (Na uni yerek girk.)

4. Նրանք ուզում են տասնչորս խնձոր։ (Nrank uzum en tasnchors khndzor.)

Exercise 5: Counting Objects

Count the number of objects in the following pictures (imagine if they were provided) and write down the Armenian number.

1. 🍏 (apples)

2. 🐶 (dogs)

3. 📖 (books)

Solutions:

1. երեք (yerek) for three apples.

2. երկու (yerku) for two dogs.

3. հինգ (hing) for five books.

Exercise 6: Listening Skills

Listen to the following numbers and write them down in Armenian.

Solutions:

1. 11 → տասնմեկ (tasnmek)

2. 17 → տասնյոթ (tasnyot)

3. 19 → տասնինը (tasniny)

Exercise 7: Create Your Own Sentences

Write three sentences using the numbers from 1 to 20 in Armenian.

Solutions: (Example)

1. Ես ունեմ հինգ գիրք։ (I have five books.)

2. Նա ունի տասներկու ընկեր։ (He has twelve friends.)

3. Մենք գնում ենք տասնութ անգամ։ (We are going eight times.)

Exercise 8: Number Quiz

Answer the following questions based on your knowledge of numbers.

1. What is the Armenian word for 9?

2. Translate "five" into Armenian.

3. Write the number 20 in Armenian.

Solutions:

1. ինը (iny)

2. հինգ (hing)

3. քսան (bdu)

Exercise 9: Fill in the Missing Number

Complete the following sequence with the correct Armenian numbers.

1, ___, 3, ___, 5, ___, 7, ___, 9, ___

Solutions:

2 (երկու - yerku), 4 (չորս - chors), 6 (վեց - vets), 8 (ութ - ut), 10 (տաս - tas).

Exercise 10: Group Activity

Form small groups and take turns asking each other how many of certain objects you have. Use the numbers in Armenian.

Solutions:

Each student should take turns asking and answering in Armenian, using the numbers learned in this lesson.

Conclusion

Congratulations on completing this lesson on Numbers and Counting in Armenian! Remember, practice makes perfect. Try to incorporate numbers into your daily conversations and keep practicing their pronunciation. You can also play games or engage in activities that require counting to reinforce your skills.

With this foundation, you're well on your way to becoming more confident in your Armenian language abilities. Keep up the great work, and see you in the next lesson!

Table of Contents - Armenian Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Greetings and Introductions

• Basic Greetings
• Introducing Yourself

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Alphabet and Pronunciation

• Armenian Alphabet
• Pronunciation Rules

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Numbers and Time

• Numbers 1-20
• Telling Time

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Basic Sentence Structure

• Subject-Verb-Object
• Yes/No Questions

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Describing Relationships

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Nouns and Pronouns

• Noun Gender and Plurals
• Personal Pronouns

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Food and Dining

• Common Foods
• Eating Out

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Verbs and Tenses

• Present Tense
• Past Tense

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Asking for Directions

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Descriptive Adjectives
• Adverbs of Time, Manner, and Place

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Armenian Traditions and Customs

• Holidays and Celebrations
• Traditional Music and Dance

Other Lessons

• Basic words
• Legal Terms
• Days of the Week
• Family
• Business Terms
• Time
• Common Expressions
• Computer
• Education and Learning
• Acronyms and Initialisms