Language/Central-pashto/Vocabulary/Numbers-1-10

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Introduction

In this lesson, you will learn the Pashto numbers from 1 to 10. You will also learn how to write them in the Pashto script and practice their pronunciation.

Counting is an essential skill when learning a new language. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to use these numbers in everyday communication, such as telling the time, giving phone numbers, and talking about quantities.

Note: In Pashto, there are different variations of numbers depending on gender and countable versus uncountable nouns. In this lesson, we will only focus on the basic form of numbers 1-10.

Once you've mastered this lesson, take a look at these related pages: Family Members & Time.

Numbers 1-10

Central Pashto	Pronunciation	English
یو	yao	One
دو	do	Two
درې	dre	Three
څلور	chalor	Four
پنځ	panj	Five
شپې	shpae	Six
اووه	awa	Seven
اطو	ataw	Eight
نه	no	Nine
ده	dah	Ten

Examples:

• I have two apples. - زه دو څوکېرو دی (za do tsukeru di)
• She has five brothers. - هغه پنځ برادر لری (hagha panj baradar lari)
• They are seven people. - یووه افراد دی (yawwa afrad di)

Pashto Script

The Pashto script is written from right to left, and the numbers are no exception. However, unlike the numbers in English, they are not written horizontally but vertically.

Here are the Pashto numerals for 1-10:

۱ ۲ ۳ ۴ ۵ ۶ ۷ ۸ ۹ ۱۰

Practice

Now, it's time to practice your pronunciation and writing skills. Take a pen and a piece of paper and write down the numbers from 1 to 10 in Pashto script. Then, try to read them out loud several times until you feel confident with their pronunciation.

Here are some exercises to help you practice:

• Say the numbers in Pashto from 1 to 10, then repeat them backwards.
• Ask a friend to give you a random number from 1 to 10, and you have to say it out loud in Pashto.
• Write down numbers on separate pieces of paper, shuffle them, and then pick them randomly, saying its Pashto equivalent out loud.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have learned how to count from 1 to 10 in Pashto. Keep practicing, and you will soon be able to use these numbers effortlessly in conversations.

In the next lesson, we will continue with numbers 11-20.

Impressive work on finishing this lesson! Explore these additional pages to enhance your understanding: Post Office & Common Hobbies.

Table of Contents - Central Pashto Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Greetings and Introductions

• Basic Greetings
• Introducing Yourself

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Personal Pronouns

• Subject Pronouns
• Object Pronouns

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Numbers and Counting

• Numbers 1-10
• Numbers 11-20

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Basic Sentence Structure

• Subject-Object-Verb
• Negation

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Common Verbs

• Action Verbs
• State Verbs

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Present Tense

• Present Simple
• Present Continuous

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Food and Drink

• Common Foods
• Common Drinks

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Questions

• Yes/No Questions
• Wh-Questions

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Relationships

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Possessive Pronouns and Adjectives

• Possessive Pronouns
• Possessive Adjectives

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House and Home

• Rooms and Furniture
• Household Chores

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Prepositions

• Common Prepositions
• Prepositions of Place

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Hobbies and Activities

• Common Hobbies
• Sports

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Past Tense

• Past Simple
• Past Continuous

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Travel Essentials

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Pashtun Customs and Traditions

• Traditional Clothing
• Pashtun Cuisine

Other Lessons

• Time
• Post Office
• Locations
• Health
• Fruits
• How to say Good Bye?
• Education
• Months of the Year and the Solar Hijiri Calendar
• Relationships
• Resources

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