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Introduction[edit | edit source]

In this lesson, we will delve into one of the fundamental aspects of the Bengali language – numbers and counting. Numbers are essential in everyday life, from basic math to describing quantities and making transactions. By learning the Bengali counting system and practicing basic math using Bengali numbers, you will gain a solid foundation in this aspect of the language. This lesson is part of the larger course titled "Complete 0 to A1 Bengali Course" and is designed for complete beginners who aim to reach the A1 level.

Throughout this lesson, we will explore the Bengali counting system in detail, providing numerous examples and practice exercises to reinforce your understanding. Additionally, we will discuss any regional variations in the usage of numbers and uncover interesting cultural facts related to counting in Bengali.

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently count in Bengali, perform basic math operations, and use numbers in various contexts. So let's get started!

Bengali Counting System[edit | edit source]

The Bengali counting system follows a decimal pattern, similar to many other languages. It is essential to familiarize yourself with the digits from 0 to 9 before moving on to larger numbers. Let's begin by learning the Bengali digits:

Bengali	Pronunciation	English Translation
০	shunya	Zero
১	ek	One
২	dui	Two
৩	tin	Three
৪	char	Four
৫	panch	Five
৬	chhoy	Six
৭	saat	Seven
৮	aat	Eight
৯	noy	Nine

Now that you are familiar with the Bengali digits, let's move on to counting larger numbers. The Bengali counting system follows a straightforward pattern, where the tens, hundreds, thousands, and so on are formed by using the corresponding digits. Let's take a look at some examples:

১০ (Ten) - formed by combining the digit "ek" (one) and the digit "shunya" (zero).
২০ (Twenty) - formed by combining the digit "dui" (two) and the digit "shunya" (zero).
৩০ (Thirty) - formed by combining the digit "tin" (three) and the digit "shunya" (zero).
৪০ (Forty) - formed by combining the digit "char" (four) and the digit "shunya" (zero).
৫০ (Fifty) - formed by combining the digit "panch" (five) and the digit "shunya" (zero).
৬০ (Sixty) - formed by combining the digit "chhoy" (six) and the digit "shunya" (zero).
৭০ (Seventy) - formed by combining the digit "saat" (seven) and the digit "shunya" (zero).
৮০ (Eighty) - formed by combining the digit "aat" (eight) and the digit "shunya" (zero).
৯০ (Ninety) - formed by combining the digit "noy" (nine) and the digit "shunya" (zero).

As you can see, the counting system in Bengali is relatively straightforward and logical. Now, let's move on to larger numbers such as hundreds, thousands, and beyond.

Larger Numbers[edit | edit source]

To form larger numbers in Bengali, we follow a pattern similar to English. Let's take a look at some examples:

১০০ (One Hundred) - formed by combining the digit "ek" (one) and the word "shata" (hundred).
২০০ (Two Hundred) - formed by combining the digit "dui" (two) and the word "shata" (hundred).
৩০০ (Three Hundred) - formed by combining the digit "tin" (three) and the word "shata" (hundred).
১,০০০ (One Thousand) - formed by combining the digit "ek" (one) and the word "hazar" (thousand).
২,০০০ (Two Thousand) - formed by combining the digit "dui" (two) and the word "hazar" (thousand).
১০,০০০ (Ten Thousand) - formed by combining the digit "shoto" (ten) and the word "hazar" (thousand).

As numbers continue to increase, we follow a similar pattern. For example, to express 1,000,000 (One Million) in Bengali, we combine the digit "ek" (one) with the word "lakh" (hundred thousand). Similarly, 1,000,000,000 (One Billion) is formed by combining the digit "ek" (one) with the word "koti" (ten million).

It is important to note that in Bengali, larger numbers are generally written using the International System of Units (SI) notation, where commas are used as separators for thousands, millions, billions, and so on. For example, 1,000 is written as ১,০০০.

Practice Exercise[edit | edit source]

Now that we have learned the Bengali counting system and how to form larger numbers, let's put our knowledge into practice with a few exercises. Take your time to solve each exercise, and once you're done, you can check your answers below.

Exercise 1: Write the following numbers in Bengali

1. Fifty 2. Seventy-five 3. Two hundred and fifty 4. One thousand and fifty 5. Five million

Exercise 2: Write the following numbers in English

1. ১০০ 2. ২০০০ 3. ৩০,০০০ 4. ৪৫,০০০,০০০ 5. ৭৮,৯০০,০০০

Exercise 3: Perform basic math operations using Bengali numbers

1. Add: ২৫ + ৭৫ 2. Subtract: ১০০ - ৪০ 3. Multiply: ৫ × ৬ 4. Divide: ৮০ ÷ ৪

Exercise 4: Count from 1 to 10 in Bengali

Exercise 5: Count from 10 to 100 in tens (e.g., ১০, ২০, ৩০, etc.)

Exercise 6: Count from 100 to 1000 in hundreds (e.g., ১০০, ২০০, ৩০০, etc.)

Solutions and Explanations[edit | edit source]

Exercise 1: Write the following numbers in Bengali

1. Fifty - ৫০ 2. Seventy-five - ৭৫ 3. Two hundred and fifty - ২৫০ 4. One thousand and fifty - ১,০৫০ 5. Five million - ৫,০০০,০০০

Exercise 2: Write the following numbers in English

1. ১০০ - One hundred 2. ২০০০ - Two thousand 3. ৩০,০০০ - Thirty thousand 4. ৪৫,০০০,০০০ - Forty-five million 5. ৭৮,৯০০,০০০ - Seventy-eight million

Exercise 3: Perform basic math operations using Bengali numbers

1. Add: ২৫ + ৭৫ = ১০০ 2. Subtract: ১০০ - ৪০ = ৬০ 3. Multiply: ৫ × ৬ = ৩০ 4. Divide: ৮০ ÷ ৪ = ২০

Exercise 4: Count from 1 to 10 in Bengali

১ (One), ২ (Two), ৩ (Three), ৪ (Four), ৫ (Five), ৬ (Six), ৭ (Seven), ৮ (Eight), ৯ (Nine), ১০ (Ten)

Exercise 5: Count from 10 to 100 in tens

১০ (Ten), ২০ (Twenty), ৩০ (Thirty), ৪০ (Forty), ৫০ (Fifty), ৬০ (Sixty), ৭০ (Seventy), ৮০ (Eighty), ৯০ (Ninety), ১০০ (One hundred)

Exercise 6: Count from 100 to 1000 in hundreds

১০০ (One hundred), ২০০ (Two hundred), ৩০০ (Three hundred), ৪০০ (Four hundred), ৫০০ (Five hundred), ৬০০ (Six hundred), ৭০০ (Seven hundred), ৮০০ (Eight hundred), ৯০০ (Nine hundred), ১,০০০ (One thousand)

Regional Variations and Cultural Significance[edit | edit source]

The Bengali counting system is widely used and understood throughout the Bengali-speaking regions, which include Bangladesh and the Indian states of West Bengal, Tripura, and Assam. However, it is important to note that there may be regional variations in pronunciation and usage.

In some regions, certain numbers may have alternative pronunciations or unique variations. For example, in some parts of West Bengal, the number "two" (dui) is pronounced as "dhori." Similarly, the number "nine" (noy) may be pronounced as "nau" in certain areas.

Historically, the Bengali counting system has roots in the ancient Indian numbering system, which originated in the Indian subcontinent. Over time, it has evolved and adapted to suit the needs of the Bengali-speaking population.

Counting and numbers hold cultural significance in Bengali society. Numerology, the belief in the mystical significance of numbers, is prevalent in Bengali culture. Many people consult numerologists to determine auspicious dates for important events such as weddings, housewarmings, and business ventures.

Additionally, Bengali culture places importance on respecting elders and using appropriate honorifics when addressing them. This includes using specific numbers to address individuals based on their age or social status. For example, the number "two" (dui) is considered respectful when addressing elders or individuals of higher social status.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You have completed the lesson on Bengali numbers and counting. Throughout this lesson, you have learned the Bengali counting system, practiced forming larger numbers, and engaged in various exercises to reinforce your understanding.

Numbers are an essential part of any language, and by mastering the Bengali counting system, you have taken a significant step towards becoming proficient in the language. Remember to practice counting and using numbers in everyday situations to further enhance your skills.

In the next lesson, we will explore quantifiers in Bengali, which will allow you to describe quantities and measurements. This knowledge will further expand your vocabulary and enable you to express yourself more effectively in Bengali.

Keep up the good work, and see you in the next lesson!

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

Course Presentation

Basics

Numbers

Sentence Construction

Nouns

Adjectives

Culture and Society

History and Literature

Arts and Music

Family and Relationships

Everyday Life

Prepositions

Conjunctions

Adverbs

Geography

Work and Employment

Interrogative Sentences

Shopping

Popular Bengali Sayings

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+== Introduction ==
-__TOC__
+In this lesson, we will delve into one of the fundamental aspects of the Bengali language – numbers and counting. Numbers are essential in everyday life, from basic math to describing quantities and making transactions. By learning the Bengali counting system and practicing basic math using Bengali numbers, you will gain a solid foundation in this aspect of the language. This lesson is part of the larger course titled "Complete 0 to A1 Bengali Course" and is designed for complete beginners who aim to reach the A1 level.
-As a Bengali language teacher, I know that learning the counting system is crucial to master the language. It is the gateway to learning basic math and communicating about time, age, and money. In this lesson, we will learn the Bengali counting system and practice basic math using Bengali numbers.
+Throughout this lesson, we will explore the Bengali counting system in detail, providing numerous examples and practice exercises to reinforce your understanding. Additionally, we will discuss any regional variations in the usage of numbers and uncover interesting cultural facts related to counting in Bengali.
+By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently count in Bengali, perform basic math operations, and use numbers in various contexts. So let's get started!
-<span link>Once you've mastered this lesson, take a look at these related pages: [[Language/Bengali/Vocabulary/Shopping-Vocabulary|Shopping Vocabulary]] & [[Language/Bengali/Vocabulary/Drinks|Drinks]].</span>
 == Bengali Counting System ==
-The Bengali counting system is based on the decimal system, as is commonly used in Western countries. The numbers 0 to 9 are represented by unique symbols, and larger numbers are formed by combining these symbols. Here is the Bengali counting system:
+The Bengali counting system follows a decimal pattern, similar to many other languages. It is essential to familiarize yourself with the digits from 0 to 9 before moving on to larger numbers. Let's begin by learning the Bengali digits:
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-! Bengali !! Pronunciation !! English
+! Bengali !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
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-| ০ || shunno || Zero
+| ০ || shunya || Zero
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 | ১ || ek || One
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 | ২ || dui || Two
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-| ৩ || teen || Three
+| ৩ || tin || Three
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-| ৪ || chaar || Four
+| ৪ || char || Four
 |-
-| ৫ || paanch || Five
+| ৫ || panch || Five
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 | ৬ || chhoy || Six
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 | ৭ || saat || Seven
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-| ৮ || aath || Eight
+| ৮ || aat || Eight
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 | ৯ || noy || Nine
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-Note that in Bengali, numbers are written from left to right, unlike Arabic numerals which are written from right to left.
+Now that you are familiar with the Bengali digits, let's move on to counting larger numbers. The Bengali counting system follows a straightforward pattern, where the tens, hundreds, thousands, and so on are formed by using the corresponding digits. Let's take a look at some examples:
+* ১০ (Ten) - formed by combining the digit "ek" (one) and the digit "shunya" (zero).
+* ২০ (Twenty) - formed by combining the digit "dui" (two) and the digit "shunya" (zero).
+* ৩০ (Thirty) - formed by combining the digit "tin" (three) and the digit "shunya" (zero).
+* ৪০ (Forty) - formed by combining the digit "char" (four) and the digit "shunya" (zero).
+* ৫০ (Fifty) - formed by combining the digit "panch" (five) and the digit "shunya" (zero).
+* ৬০ (Sixty) - formed by combining the digit "chhoy" (six) and the digit "shunya" (zero).
+* ৭০ (Seventy) - formed by combining the digit "saat" (seven) and the digit "shunya" (zero).
+* ৮০ (Eighty) - formed by combining the digit "aat" (eight) and the digit "shunya" (zero).
+* ৯০ (Ninety) - formed by combining the digit "noy" (nine) and the digit "shunya" (zero).
+As you can see, the counting system in Bengali is relatively straightforward and logical. Now, let's move on to larger numbers such as hundreds, thousands, and beyond.
+== Larger Numbers ==
+To form larger numbers in Bengali, we follow a pattern similar to English. Let's take a look at some examples:
+* ১০০ (One Hundred) - formed by combining the digit "ek" (one) and the word "shata" (hundred).
+* ২০০ (Two Hundred) - formed by combining the digit "dui" (two) and the word "shata" (hundred).
+* ৩০০ (Three Hundred) - formed by combining the digit "tin" (three) and the word "shata" (hundred).
+* ১,০০০ (One Thousand) - formed by combining the digit "ek" (one) and the word "hazar" (thousand).
+* ২,০০০ (Two Thousand) - formed by combining the digit "dui" (two) and the word "hazar" (thousand).
+* ১০,০০০ (Ten Thousand) - formed by combining the digit "shoto" (ten) and the word "hazar" (thousand).
+As numbers continue to increase, we follow a similar pattern. For example, to express 1,000,000 (One Million) in Bengali, we combine the digit "ek" (one) with the word "lakh" (hundred thousand). Similarly, 1,000,000,000 (One Billion) is formed by combining the digit "ek" (one) with the word "koti" (ten million).
+It is important to note that in Bengali, larger numbers are generally written using the International System of Units (SI) notation, where commas are used as separators for thousands, millions, billions, and so on. For example, 1,000 is written as ১,০০০.
+== Practice Exercise ==
+Now that we have learned the Bengali counting system and how to form larger numbers, let's put our knowledge into practice with a few exercises. Take your time to solve each exercise, and once you're done, you can check your answers below.
+Exercise 1: Write the following numbers in Bengali
+. Fifty
+. Seventy-five
+. Two hundred and fifty
+. One thousand and fifty
+. Five million
+Exercise 2: Write the following numbers in English
+. ১০০
+. ২০০০
+. ৩০,০০০
+. ৪৫,০০০,০০০
+. ৭৮,৯০০,০০০
+Exercise 3: Perform basic math operations using Bengali numbers
+. Add: ২৫ + ৭৫
+. Subtract: ১০০ - ৪০
+. Multiply: ৫ × ৬
+. Divide: ৮০ ÷ ৪
+Exercise 4: Count from 1 to 10 in Bengali
+Exercise 5: Count from 10 to 100 in tens (e.g., ১০, ২০, ৩০, etc.)
+Exercise 6: Count from 100 to 1000 in hundreds (e.g., ১০০, ২০০, ৩০০, etc.)
+== Solutions and Explanations ==
+Exercise 1: Write the following numbers in Bengali
+. Fifty - ৫০
+. Seventy-five - ৭৫
+. Two hundred and fifty - ২৫০
+. One thousand and fifty - ১,০৫০
+. Five million - ৫,০০০,০০০
+Exercise 2: Write the following numbers in English
+. ১০০ - One hundred
+. ২০০০ - Two thousand
+. ৩০,০০০ - Thirty thousand
+. ৪৫,০০০,০০০ - Forty-five million
+. ৭৮,৯০০,০০০ - Seventy-eight million
+Exercise 3: Perform basic math operations using Bengali numbers
-To form larger numbers beyond 9, we use the ten multiples as a prefix to the unit numbers. Here are some examples:
+. Add: ২৫ + ৭৫ = ১০০
+. Subtract: ১০০ - ৪০ = ৬০
+. Multiply: ৫ × ৬ = ৩০
+. Divide: ৮০ ÷ ৪ = ২০
-- একাদশ (ek-ash)
+Exercise 4: Count from 1 to 10 in Bengali
-- দ্বাদশ (dwi-ash)
-- বিশ (bish)
-- একুশ (ek-ush)
-- ত্রিশ (trish)
-- চল্লিশ (chollish)
-- পঞ্চাশ (panchash)
-- সাঠ (sath)
-- সত্তর (sattor)
-- আশি (ashi)
-- নব্বে (nobe)
-We can also form larger numbers by directly expressing the unit, ten, and hundred - which are respectively "ek", "sho", and "hajar". For example:
+১ (One), ২ (Two), ৩ (Three), ৪ (Four), ৫ (Five), ৬ (Six), ৭ (Seven), ৮ (Eight), ৯ (Nine), ১০ (Ten)
-- একশো (ek-sho)
+Exercise 5: Count from 10 to 100 in tens
-- দুইশো (dui-sho)
-- পাঁচশো (pach-sho)
-- এক হাজার (ek hajar)
-,000 - দশ হাজার (dosh hajar)
-,000 - এক লক্ষ (ek lokkho)
-,000,000 - দশ লক্ষ (dosh lokkho)
-,000,000,000 - এক কোটি (ek koti)
-== Practice Basic Math ==
+১০ (Ten), ২০ (Twenty), ৩০ (Thirty), ৪০ (Forty), ৫০ (Fifty), ৬০ (Sixty), ৭০ (Seventy), ৮০ (Eighty), ৯০ (Ninety), ১০০ (One hundred)
-Now that we have learned the Bengali counting system, let's practice basic math using Bengali numbers. Here are some examples:
+Exercise 6: Count from 100 to 1000 in hundreds
-* এক যোগ তিন কত? (ek jog tin koto?) - What is one plus three?
+১০০ (One hundred), ২০০ (Two hundred), ৩০০ (Three hundred), ৪০০ (Four hundred), ৫০০ (Five hundred), ৬০০ (Six hundred), ৭০০ (Seven hundred), ৮০০ (Eight hundred), ৯০০ (Nine hundred), ১,০০০ (One thousand)
-** এক যোগ তিন পাঁচ। (ek jog tin pach.) - One plus three is five.
-* চার বিয়োগ দুই কত? (char biyog dui koto?) - What is four minus two?
-** চার বিয়োগ দুই দুই। (char biyog dui dui.) - Four minus two is two.
-* পাঁচ গুণ ছয় কত? (pach gun chhoy koto?) - What is five times six?
-** পাঁচ গুণ ছয় ত্রিশ। (pach gun chhoy trish.) - Five times six is thirty.
-* ছয় ভাগ তিন কত? (chhoy bhag tin koto?) - What is six divided by three?
-** ছয় ভাগ তিন দুই। (chhoy bhag tin dui.) - Six divided by three is two.
-Practice these and other basic math problems with Bengali numbers to reinforce your understanding of the Bengali counting system.
+== Regional Variations and Cultural Significance ==
-I hope this lesson has been informative and useful. Practice makes perfect, so try to incorporate counting and basic math into your daily life whenever possible!
+The Bengali counting system is widely used and understood throughout the Bengali-speaking regions, which include Bangladesh and the Indian states of West Bengal, Tripura, and Assam. However, it is important to note that there may be regional variations in pronunciation and usage.
+In some regions, certain numbers may have alternative pronunciations or unique variations. For example, in some parts of West Bengal, the number "two" (dui) is pronounced as "dhori." Similarly, the number "nine" (noy) may be pronounced as "nau" in certain areas.
+Historically, the Bengali counting system has roots in the ancient Indian numbering system, which originated in the Indian subcontinent. Over time, it has evolved and adapted to suit the needs of the Bengali-speaking population.
+Counting and numbers hold cultural significance in Bengali society. Numerology, the belief in the mystical significance of numbers, is prevalent in Bengali culture. Many people consult numerologists to determine auspicious dates for important events such as weddings, housewarmings, and business ventures.
+Additionally, Bengali culture places importance on respecting elders and using appropriate honorifics when addressing them. This includes using specific numbers to address individuals based on their age or social status. For example, the number "two" (dui) is considered respectful when addressing elders or individuals of higher social status.
+== Conclusion ==
+Congratulations! You have completed the lesson on Bengali numbers and counting. Throughout this lesson, you have learned the Bengali counting system, practiced forming larger numbers, and engaged in various exercises to reinforce your understanding.
+Numbers are an essential part of any language, and by mastering the Bengali counting system, you have taken a significant step towards becoming proficient in the language. Remember to practice counting and using numbers in everyday situations to further enhance your skills.
+In the next lesson, we will explore quantifiers in Bengali, which will allow you to describe quantities and measurements. This knowledge will further expand your vocabulary and enable you to express yourself more effectively in Bengali.
+Keep up the good work, and see you in the next lesson!
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