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Introduction

Welcome to the lesson "Marathi Vocabulary → Numbers and Time → Numbers 1-20"! In this lesson, we will learn the Marathi numbers from 1 to 20, their pronunciation, and how to write them in Devanagari script. Numbers are an essential part of any language, and knowing how to count in Marathi will be extremely useful in various situations, such as telling time, asking for quantities, or discussing prices. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid foundation in Marathi numbers, allowing you to confidently communicate and understand numerical information. So let's get started!

Marathi Numbers 1-20

In Marathi, numbers are represented using a unique set of symbols and sounds. Let's begin by learning the numbers from 1 to 10, and then we'll move on to the numbers from 11 to 20. As we go through each number, pay attention to the pronunciation and the Devanagari script for better comprehension.

Numbers 1-10

Let's start with the numbers from 1 to 10. Memorizing these numbers will lay the foundation for counting and forming larger numbers in Marathi. Here are the numbers along with their pronunciation and Devanagari script:

Marathi	Pronunciation	English Translation
एक	eka	One
दोन	don	Two
तीन	tin	Three
चार	char	Four
पाच	pach	Five
सहा	saha	Six
सात	sat	Seven
आठ	ath	Eight
नऊ	nau	Nine
दहा	dha	Ten

To practice these numbers, try counting from 1 to 10 in Marathi. Repeat each number after the audio, focusing on correct pronunciation. It may take some time to get used to the unique sounds of Marathi, but with practice, you'll become more comfortable.

Numbers 11-20

Now let's move on to the numbers from 11 to 20 in Marathi. These numbers follow a specific pattern, and once you understand it, counting in Marathi becomes much easier. Here are the numbers along with their pronunciation and Devanagari script:

Marathi	Pronunciation	English Translation
अकरा	akara	Eleven
बारा	bara	Twelve
तेरा	tera	Thirteen
चौदा	chouda	Fourteen
पंधरा	pandhara	Fifteen
सोळा	sola	Sixteen
सतरा	sataara	Seventeen
अठरा	aathara	Eighteen
एकोणीस	ekonis	Nineteen
वीस	vis	Twenty

Take your time to practice these numbers, focusing on correct pronunciation and the Devanagari script. Count from 11 to 20 in Marathi, repeating each number after the audio. This will help you internalize the numbers and become more familiar with their sounds and written forms.

Cultural Insights

Numbers play an important role in every culture, and Marathi culture is no exception. In Marathi, numbers are not only used for counting but also hold cultural significance in various aspects of life. For example, in traditional Marathi weddings, the number 16 (सोळा, sola) is considered auspicious and represents the age at which a girl is deemed ready for marriage. Similarly, the number 21 (एकवीस, ekavis) holds cultural importance as it represents the age at which a person becomes an adult in many Marathi communities.

It is also interesting to note that Marathi numbers have some regional variations in pronunciation and usage. While the numbers we have learned in this lesson are widely used and understood throughout Maharashtra, there may be slight differences in pronunciation or alternative words for certain numbers in different parts of the state. This is a reflection of the linguistic diversity within the Marathi language itself.

Practice Exercises

Now that we have learned the Marathi numbers from 1 to 20, it's time to put our knowledge into practice. Here are some exercises to help you reinforce what you have learned:

1. Write the following numbers in Marathi: a) 4 b) 9 c) 12 d) 18

2. Listen to the audio and write the numbers you hear in Marathi.

3. Match the Marathi numbers with their English translations:

a) सात b) चार c) दोन d) नऊ

i) Three ii) Six iii) Four iv) Seven

4. Fill in the blanks with the correct Marathi numbers: a) एक ____ तीन b) पंधरा ____ सोळा c) आठ ____ दहा

Exercise Solutions

1. Write the following numbers in Marathi: a) 4 - चार b) 9 - नऊ c) 12 - बारा d) 18 - अठरा

2. Listen to the audio and write the numbers you hear in Marathi.

3. Match the Marathi numbers with their English translations: a) सात - iv) Seven b) चार - iii) Four c) दोन - ii) Two d) नऊ - i) Nine

4. Fill in the blanks with the correct Marathi numbers: a) एक ____ तीन - दोन b) पंधरा ____ सोळा - सोळा c) आठ ____ दहा - नऊ

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully learned the Marathi numbers from 1 to 20, their pronunciation, and how to write them in Devanagari script. Numbers are an integral part of any language, and now you can confidently count and communicate numerical information in Marathi. Remember to practice regularly to reinforce your knowledge and improve your pronunciation. In the next lesson, we will delve into telling time in Marathi, so stay tuned!

Table of Contents - Marathi Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Basic Greetings and Introductions

• Greetings
• Introductions

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Basic Sentence Structure

• Subject-Object-Verb
• Negation

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Numbers and Time

• Numbers 1-20
• Telling Time

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Nouns and Pronouns

• Nouns
• Pronouns

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Common Verbs and Adjectives

• Common Verbs
• Common Adjectives

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Questions and Answers

• Question Words
• Answering Questions

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Food and Dining

• Food Vocabulary
• Dining Phrases

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Marathi Festivals and Traditions

• Festivals
• Traditions

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Travel and Transportation

• Transportation Vocabulary
• Accommodation Vocabulary

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Prepositions and Conjunctions

• Prepositions
• Conjunctions

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Relationship Phrases

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Marathi Literature and Cinema

• Literature
• Cinema

Sources

• Marathi language - Wikipedia
• Marathi/Numbers - Wikibooks, open books for an open world

Other Lessons

• Transportation Vocabulary
• Count to 10
• Days (var वार)
• Feelings and Emotions
• Food Vocabulary
• Family Members
• Countries (dosh दोश)
• Daily routines
• Family and relationships

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