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Welcome to our lesson on counting in Irish! Numbers are fundamental in any language and mastering them is essential for everyday communication. Whether you’re ordering a coffee, asking for directions, or simply counting objects, knowing your numbers will enhance your ability to engage with the Irish language and culture. In this lesson, we will cover the numbers from 1 to 20 in Irish, exploring their pronunciation and meanings, as well as providing plenty of examples to help solidify your understanding.


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This lesson is designed specifically for complete beginners, so don’t worry if you’ve never spoken a word of Irish before. By the end, you’ll feel confident in your ability to count in Irish, and you’ll be ready to tackle more complex topics in our ongoing course.


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Learning how to count from 1 to 20 is an essential skill to master in any language. In Irish, like in many other languages, the numbers are used in a wide range of situations, from telling time and giving phone numbers to identifying the number of items in a store or market. In this lesson, we will learn how to count from 1 to 20 in Irish.
=== Importance of Numbers in Everyday Life ===


== Numbers 1-10 ==
Numbers form the backbone of many conversations, whether it’s discussing age, time, quantity, or pricing. In Irish culture, as in many others, numbers play a significant role in daily life. From counting sheep in the fields of Connemara to calculating the scores in a lively game of Gaelic football, numbers are everywhere. Learning to count in Irish opens up a new dimension of communication and connection with the language and its speakers.


Let's start with the first 10 numbers in Irish:
=== Structure of the Lesson ===
 
This lesson will be divided into the following sections:
 
* Introduction to the Numbers 1-20
 
* Pronunciation Guide
 
* Examples of Usage
 
* Exercises for Practice
 
* Detailed Solutions and Explanations
 
== Introduction to the Numbers 1-20 ==
 
Let's dive into our first set of vocabulary: the numbers from 1 to 20 in Irish. Below is a comprehensive list of these numbers along with their pronunciations and English translations.


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Irish !! Pronunciation !! English
! Irish !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
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| a haon || [aː hɪnˠ] || one
 
| a haon || ah hane || One
 
|-
|-
| a dó || [aː doː] || two
 
| a dó || ah doe || Two
 
|-
|-
| a trí || [aː t̪ˠɾʲiː] || three
 
| a trí || ah tree || Three
 
|-
|-
| a ceathair || [aː ca(h)ɾʲ] || four
 
| a ceathair || ah kyah-hir || Four
 
|-
|-
| a cúig || [aː kˠuːɟ] || five
 
| a cúig || ah coo-ig || Five
 
|-
|-
| a sé || [aː ʃeː] || six
 
| a sé || ah shay || Six
 
|-
|-
| a seacht || [aː ʃaxt̪ˠ] || seven
 
| a seacht || ah shokht || Seven
 
|-
|-
| an t-ocht || [ən̪ˠ t̪ˠɔxt̪ˠ] || eight
 
| a hocht || ah hocht || Eight
 
|-
|-
| an naoi || [ən̪ˠ n̪ˠiː] || nine
 
| a naoi || ah nee || Nine
 
|-
|-
| a deich || [aː dʲɛç] || ten
|}


As you can see, the pronunciation of some Irish numbers might seem tricky at first, but with practice, you will become more familiar with the sounds. Try repeating the numbers aloud and listen to the audio pronunciation which can be found online.
| a deich || ah deh || Ten


Note that in Irish, the words for one, two, and three can also act as indefinite articles (a/an). So, depending on the context, you might see the words "a haon", "a dó", and "a trí" used to mean "one", "two", and "three", respectively.
|-


== Numbers 11-20 ==
| a haon déag || ah hane dayg || Eleven
 
|-


Now, let's move on to the second set of ten numbers:
| a dó dhéag || ah doe yayg || Twelve


{| class="wikitable"
! Irish !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| an déag || [ən̪ˠ dʲeːɡ] || eleven
 
| a trí déag || ah tree dayg || Thirteen
 
|-
|-
| dó dhéag || [doː ɣeːɡ] || twelve
 
| a ceathair déag || ah kyah-hir dayg || Fourteen
 
|-
|-
| trí déag || [t̪ˠɾʲiː dʲeːɡ] || thirteen
 
| a cúig déag || ah coo-ig dayg || Fifteen
 
|-
|-
| ceathair déag || [ca(h)ɾʲ dʲeːɡ] || fourteen
 
| a sé déag || ah shay dayg || Sixteen
 
|-
|-
| cúig déag || [kˠuːɟ dʲeːɡ] || fifteen
 
| a seacht déag || ah shokht dayg || Seventeen
 
|-
|-
| sé déag || [ʃeː dʲeːɡ] || sixteen
 
| a hocht déag || ah hocht dayg || Eighteen
 
|-
|-
| seacht déag || [ʃaxt̪ˠ dʲeːɡ] || seventeen
 
| a naoi déag || ah nee dayg || Nineteen
 
|-
|-
| ocht déag || [ɔxt̪ˠ dʲeːɡ] || eighteen
 
|-
| fiche || fih-ha || Twenty
| naoi déag || [n̪ˠiː dʲeːɡ] || nineteen
 
|-
| fiche || [fʲɪçə] || twenty
|}
|}


You might have noticed that from 11 to 19, in Irish, the numbers are formed by adding the word "déag" after the corresponding number digit. For example, "an déag" is formed by adding "déag" (ten) after "an" (one).
== Pronunciation Guide ==
 
Understanding how to pronounce these numbers is crucial for effective communication. The Irish language has sounds that might be unfamiliar to English speakers, but don't worry! Below are some tips for pronouncing these numbers correctly.
 
* '''a haon''' (one) - The ‘a’ is pronounced like ‘ah’, and ‘haon’ rhymes with ‘lane’.


It's important to note that in Irish, the word "fiche" (twenty) is typically used to express the number 20, and from this point on, numbers are formed by adding the numbers we learned previously to it. Here are a few examples of how to form numbers from 21 to 29:
* '''a dó''' (two) - The ‘ó’ has a long sound, similar to the English word ‘toe’.


* fiche a haon - twenty-one
* '''a trí''' (three) - The ‘trí’ sounds like ‘tree’, but make sure to stress the ‘t’ a bit more.
* fiche a dó - twenty-two
* fiche a trí - twenty-three
* fiche a ceathair - twenty-four
* fiche a cúig - twenty-five
* fiche a sé - twenty-six
* fiche a seacht - twenty-seven
* fiche an t-ocht - twenty-eight
* fiche a naoi - twenty-nine


Try practicing by saying the numbers aloud and forming other combinations. Practice will make you more comfortable with these words and sounds.
* '''a ceathair''' (four) - The ‘ceath’ is pronounced like ‘cat’ with a soft ‘h’ at the end.


== Time expressions with Irish numbers ==
* '''a cúig''' (five) - The ‘ú’ is like the ‘oo’ in ‘food’.


Knowing how to count from 1 to 20 in Irish comes in handy when expressing time. Unlike in English, the Irish language has its own unique way of telling time. Here are a few examples of how to express time using numbers in Irish:
* '''a sé''' (six) - The ‘sé’ is pronounced like ‘shay’ and has a soft ‘s’ sound.


* Tá sé a haon a chlog - It's one o'clock
* '''a seacht''' (seven) - The ‘acht’ is pronounced with a guttural ‘ch’ sound, much like the ‘ch’ in ‘Bach’.
* Tá sé a dó a chlog - It's two o'clock
* Tá sé a trí a chlog - It's three o'clock
* Thart ar a seacht a chlog - Around seven o'clock
* Ceithre chúig a chlog - Four-fifteen
* Deich tar éis a naoi a chlog - Ten past nine
* Cúig fiche tar éis a dó a chlog - Twenty-five past two
* Fiche chun a trí - Twenty to three
* Cúig tar éis a naoi a chlog - Five past nine
* Tríocha tar éis a deich a chlog - Thirty past ten
* Ceithre a chlog sa mhadraighean - Four o'clock in the morning


Remember that practice makes perfect, so keep practicing and familiarizing yourself with the Irish numbers, as they will be important in many situations.
* '''a hocht''' (eight) - Similar to ‘a seacht’, it ends with a strong ‘cht’ sound.
 
* '''a naoi''' (nine) - The ‘naoi’ sounds like ‘nee’.
 
* '''a deich''' (ten) - ‘deich’ has a soft ‘ch’ ending.
 
* For the numbers eleven through nineteen, notice the pattern of adding ‘déag’ after the base number.
 
== Examples of Usage ==
 
Now that we’ve covered the numbers and their pronunciations, let’s see how they can be used in sentences. Here are some practical examples:
 
=== Counting Objects ===
 
* "Tá '''a haon''' leabhar agam." - I have '''one''' book.
 
* "Íocfaidh mé '''a dó''' euro." - I will pay '''two''' euros.
 
=== Asking for Quantities ===
 
* "Cad é an méid atá agat?" - What is the amount you have?
 
* "Tá '''a trí''' úll ann." - There are '''three''' apples there.
 
=== Talking About Age ===
 
* "Tá mé '''a cúig''' bliana déag." - I am '''fifteen''' years old.
 
* "Tá sí '''a hocht'''." - She is '''eight'''.
 
=== Discussing Time ===
 
* "Is '''a naoi''' a chlog." - It's '''nine''' o'clock.
 
* "Tá sé '''a deich''' tar éis a haon." - It’s '''ten past one'''.
 
=== Ordering Food ===
 
* "Ba mhaith liom '''a sé''' briosca." - I would like '''six''' biscuits.
 
* "Gheobhaidh tú '''a cúig''' seirbheáil." - You will get '''five''' servings.
 
== Exercises for Practice ==
 
To reinforce what you've learned, here are some exercises. Try to translate the following sentences into Irish using the numbers you’ve just learned.
 
=== Exercise 1: Counting Books ===
 
Translate: "I have '''three''' books."
 
=== Exercise 2: Asking for Apples ===
 
Translate: "How many apples do you have?"
 
=== Exercise 3: Talking About Age ===
 
Translate: "She is '''twelve''' years old."
 
=== Exercise 4: Discussing Time ===
 
Translate: "It's '''ten''' o'clock."
 
=== Exercise 5: Ordering Biscuits ===
 
Translate: "I would like '''four''' biscuits."
 
=== Exercise 6: Counting Euros ===
 
Translate: "I will pay '''seven''' euros."
 
=== Exercise 7: Talking About Classmates ===
 
Translate: "There are '''eight''' students in the class."
 
=== Exercise 8: Asking About Time ===
 
Translate: "What time is it?"
 
=== Exercise 9: Counting Friends ===
 
Translate: "I have '''nine''' friends."
 
=== Exercise 10: Discussing Age Again ===
 
Translate: "He is '''sixteen''' years old."
 
== Detailed Solutions and Explanations ==
 
Let’s go through the exercises and see the correct translations along with explanations:
 
=== Solution 1 ===
 
* "I have '''three''' books."
 
'''Irish:''' "Tá '''a trí''' leabhar agam."
 
'''Explanation:''' ‘Tá’ means ‘I have’, and ‘leabhar’ is ‘book’.
 
=== Solution 2 ===
 
* "How many apples do you have?"
 
'''Irish:''' "Cad é an méid atá agat?"
 
'''Explanation:''' This sentence uses the question format ‘Cad é’ to ask about quantity.
 
=== Solution 3 ===
 
* "She is '''twelve''' years old."
 
'''Irish:''' "Tá sí '''a dó dhéag''' bliana."
 
'''Explanation:''' ‘bliana’ means ‘years’, and ‘déag’ indicates the teens.
 
=== Solution 4 ===
 
* "It's '''ten''' o'clock."
 
'''Irish:''' "Is '''a deich''' a chlog."
 
'''Explanation:''' ‘Is’ is used for stating time, and ‘a chlog’ means ‘o'clock’.
 
=== Solution 5 ===
 
* "I would like '''four''' biscuits."
 
'''Irish:''' "Ba mhaith liom '''a ceathair''' briosca."
 
'''Explanation:''' ‘Ba mhaith liom’ means ‘I would like’, and ‘briosca’ is ‘biscuit’.
 
=== Solution 6 ===
 
* "I will pay '''seven''' euros."
 
'''Irish:''' "Íocfaidh mé '''a seacht''' euro."
 
'''Explanation:''' ‘Íocfaidh mé’ means ‘I will pay’.
 
=== Solution 7 ===
 
* "There are '''eight''' students in the class."
 
'''Irish:''' "Tá '''a hocht''' daltaí sa rang."
 
'''Explanation:''' ‘daltai’ means ‘students’, and ‘sa rang’ means ‘in the class’.
 
=== Solution 8 ===
 
* "What time is it?"
 
'''Irish:''' "Cén t-am é?"
 
'''Explanation:''' A common way to ask for the time in Irish.
 
=== Solution 9 ===
 
* "I have '''nine''' friends."
 
'''Irish:''' "Tá '''a naoi''' cairde agam."
 
'''Explanation:''' ‘cairde’ means ‘friends’.
 
=== Solution 10 ===
 
* "He is '''sixteen''' years old."
 
'''Irish:''' "Tá sé '''a sé déag''' bliana."
 
'''Explanation:''' Again, using ‘bliana’ for years and ‘déag’ for teens.
 
As you can see, practicing numbers in context helps solidify your understanding of their usage in everyday conversations. Keep practicing these exercises, and you will find yourself becoming increasingly comfortable with counting in Irish!


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==Videos==
 
===Numbers 1 to 20 in Irish Sign Language (ISL) - YouTube===
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQHd64JdW0A</youtube>
 
===Numbers in Irish Sign Language Final - YouTube===
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==Sources==
* [https://blogs.transparent.com/irish/irish-numbers-1-20-with-video/ Irish Numbers 1 - 20 with video | Irish Language Blog]
* [https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resource/roi-m-005-new-irish-numbers-0-to-20 Irish Numbers 0 to 20 (teacher made) - Twinkl]
 
 
 
==Other Lessons==
* [[Language/Irish/Vocabulary/At-the-post-office|At the post office]]
* [[Language/Irish/Vocabulary/Express-Surprise|Express Surprise]]
* [[Language/Irish/Vocabulary/Seasons|Seasons]]
* [[Language/Irish/Vocabulary/House|House]]
* [[Language/Irish/Vocabulary/Directions|Directions]]
* [[Language/Irish/Vocabulary/Games-and-Toys|Games and Toys]]
* [[Language/Irish/Vocabulary/Basic-Greetings|Basic Greetings]]
* [[Language/Irish/Vocabulary/Food|Food]]
* [[Language/Irish/Vocabulary/Clothes|Clothes]]
* [[Language/Irish/Vocabulary/Transportation|Transportation]]
 
 




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Irish → Vocabulary → 0 to A1 Course → Numbers 1-20

Welcome to our lesson on counting in Irish! Numbers are fundamental in any language and mastering them is essential for everyday communication. Whether you’re ordering a coffee, asking for directions, or simply counting objects, knowing your numbers will enhance your ability to engage with the Irish language and culture. In this lesson, we will cover the numbers from 1 to 20 in Irish, exploring their pronunciation and meanings, as well as providing plenty of examples to help solidify your understanding.

This lesson is designed specifically for complete beginners, so don’t worry if you’ve never spoken a word of Irish before. By the end, you’ll feel confident in your ability to count in Irish, and you’ll be ready to tackle more complex topics in our ongoing course.

Importance of Numbers in Everyday Life[edit | edit source]

Numbers form the backbone of many conversations, whether it’s discussing age, time, quantity, or pricing. In Irish culture, as in many others, numbers play a significant role in daily life. From counting sheep in the fields of Connemara to calculating the scores in a lively game of Gaelic football, numbers are everywhere. Learning to count in Irish opens up a new dimension of communication and connection with the language and its speakers.

Structure of the Lesson[edit | edit source]

This lesson will be divided into the following sections:

  • Introduction to the Numbers 1-20
  • Pronunciation Guide
  • Examples of Usage
  • Exercises for Practice
  • Detailed Solutions and Explanations

Introduction to the Numbers 1-20[edit | edit source]

Let's dive into our first set of vocabulary: the numbers from 1 to 20 in Irish. Below is a comprehensive list of these numbers along with their pronunciations and English translations.

Irish Pronunciation English
a haon ah hane One
a dó ah doe Two
a trí ah tree Three
a ceathair ah kyah-hir Four
a cúig ah coo-ig Five
a sé ah shay Six
a seacht ah shokht Seven
a hocht ah hocht Eight
a naoi ah nee Nine
a deich ah deh Ten
a haon déag ah hane dayg Eleven
a dó dhéag ah doe yayg Twelve
a trí déag ah tree dayg Thirteen
a ceathair déag ah kyah-hir dayg Fourteen
a cúig déag ah coo-ig dayg Fifteen
a sé déag ah shay dayg Sixteen
a seacht déag ah shokht dayg Seventeen
a hocht déag ah hocht dayg Eighteen
a naoi déag ah nee dayg Nineteen
fiche fih-ha Twenty

Pronunciation Guide[edit | edit source]

Understanding how to pronounce these numbers is crucial for effective communication. The Irish language has sounds that might be unfamiliar to English speakers, but don't worry! Below are some tips for pronouncing these numbers correctly.

  • a haon (one) - The ‘a’ is pronounced like ‘ah’, and ‘haon’ rhymes with ‘lane’.
  • a dó (two) - The ‘ó’ has a long sound, similar to the English word ‘toe’.
  • a trí (three) - The ‘trí’ sounds like ‘tree’, but make sure to stress the ‘t’ a bit more.
  • a ceathair (four) - The ‘ceath’ is pronounced like ‘cat’ with a soft ‘h’ at the end.
  • a cúig (five) - The ‘ú’ is like the ‘oo’ in ‘food’.
  • a sé (six) - The ‘sé’ is pronounced like ‘shay’ and has a soft ‘s’ sound.
  • a seacht (seven) - The ‘acht’ is pronounced with a guttural ‘ch’ sound, much like the ‘ch’ in ‘Bach’.
  • a hocht (eight) - Similar to ‘a seacht’, it ends with a strong ‘cht’ sound.
  • a naoi (nine) - The ‘naoi’ sounds like ‘nee’.
  • a deich (ten) - ‘deich’ has a soft ‘ch’ ending.
  • For the numbers eleven through nineteen, notice the pattern of adding ‘déag’ after the base number.

Examples of Usage[edit | edit source]

Now that we’ve covered the numbers and their pronunciations, let’s see how they can be used in sentences. Here are some practical examples:

Counting Objects[edit | edit source]

  • "Tá a haon leabhar agam." - I have one book.
  • "Íocfaidh mé a dó euro." - I will pay two euros.

Asking for Quantities[edit | edit source]

  • "Cad é an méid atá agat?" - What is the amount you have?
  • "Tá a trí úll ann." - There are three apples there.

Talking About Age[edit | edit source]

  • "Tá mé a cúig bliana déag." - I am fifteen years old.
  • "Tá sí a hocht." - She is eight.

Discussing Time[edit | edit source]

  • "Is a naoi a chlog." - It's nine o'clock.
  • "Tá sé a deich tar éis a haon." - It’s ten past one.

Ordering Food[edit | edit source]

  • "Ba mhaith liom a sé briosca." - I would like six biscuits.
  • "Gheobhaidh tú a cúig seirbheáil." - You will get five servings.

Exercises for Practice[edit | edit source]

To reinforce what you've learned, here are some exercises. Try to translate the following sentences into Irish using the numbers you’ve just learned.

Exercise 1: Counting Books[edit | edit source]

Translate: "I have three books."

Exercise 2: Asking for Apples[edit | edit source]

Translate: "How many apples do you have?"

Exercise 3: Talking About Age[edit | edit source]

Translate: "She is twelve years old."

Exercise 4: Discussing Time[edit | edit source]

Translate: "It's ten o'clock."

Exercise 5: Ordering Biscuits[edit | edit source]

Translate: "I would like four biscuits."

Exercise 6: Counting Euros[edit | edit source]

Translate: "I will pay seven euros."

Exercise 7: Talking About Classmates[edit | edit source]

Translate: "There are eight students in the class."

Exercise 8: Asking About Time[edit | edit source]

Translate: "What time is it?"

Exercise 9: Counting Friends[edit | edit source]

Translate: "I have nine friends."

Exercise 10: Discussing Age Again[edit | edit source]

Translate: "He is sixteen years old."

Detailed Solutions and Explanations[edit | edit source]

Let’s go through the exercises and see the correct translations along with explanations:

Solution 1[edit | edit source]

  • "I have three books."

Irish: "Tá a trí leabhar agam."

Explanation: ‘Tá’ means ‘I have’, and ‘leabhar’ is ‘book’.

Solution 2[edit | edit source]

  • "How many apples do you have?"

Irish: "Cad é an méid atá agat?"

Explanation: This sentence uses the question format ‘Cad é’ to ask about quantity.

Solution 3[edit | edit source]

  • "She is twelve years old."

Irish: "Tá sí a dó dhéag bliana."

Explanation: ‘bliana’ means ‘years’, and ‘déag’ indicates the teens.

Solution 4[edit | edit source]

  • "It's ten o'clock."

Irish: "Is a deich a chlog."

Explanation: ‘Is’ is used for stating time, and ‘a chlog’ means ‘o'clock’.

Solution 5[edit | edit source]

  • "I would like four biscuits."

Irish: "Ba mhaith liom a ceathair briosca."

Explanation: ‘Ba mhaith liom’ means ‘I would like’, and ‘briosca’ is ‘biscuit’.

Solution 6[edit | edit source]

  • "I will pay seven euros."

Irish: "Íocfaidh mé a seacht euro."

Explanation: ‘Íocfaidh mé’ means ‘I will pay’.

Solution 7[edit | edit source]

  • "There are eight students in the class."

Irish: "Tá a hocht daltaí sa rang."

Explanation: ‘daltai’ means ‘students’, and ‘sa rang’ means ‘in the class’.

Solution 8[edit | edit source]

  • "What time is it?"

Irish: "Cén t-am é?"

Explanation: A common way to ask for the time in Irish.

Solution 9[edit | edit source]

  • "I have nine friends."

Irish: "Tá a naoi cairde agam."

Explanation: ‘cairde’ means ‘friends’.

Solution 10[edit | edit source]

  • "He is sixteen years old."

Irish: "Tá sé a sé déag bliana."

Explanation: Again, using ‘bliana’ for years and ‘déag’ for teens.

As you can see, practicing numbers in context helps solidify your understanding of their usage in everyday conversations. Keep practicing these exercises, and you will find yourself becoming increasingly comfortable with counting in Irish!

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


Greetings and Introductions


Basic Sentence Structure


Numbers and Time


Questions and Answers


Family and Relationships


Possession and Pronouns


Food and Drink


Verb Conjugation


Hobbies and Activities


Adjectives and Adverbs


Travel and Transportation


Prepositions


Weather and Seasons


Irish History and Culture


Irish Literature and Folklore

Videos[edit | edit source]

Numbers 1 to 20 in Irish Sign Language (ISL) - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Numbers in Irish Sign Language Final - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Irish Numbers 1 - 20 - YouTube[edit | edit source]



Sources[edit | edit source]


Other Lessons[edit | edit source]




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