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Welcome to another engaging lesson in the "Complete 0 to A1 Tajik Course"! Today, we delve into an essential building block of any language: numbers. Whether you’re shopping in a bustling market, telling the time, or simply counting your friends, knowing how to count from 1 to 20 in Tajik is crucial. Numbers are not just digits; they help us understand quantities, tell time, and navigate our daily lives. So, let’s get started on this numerical adventure!

The Importance of Learning Numbers

Numbers are everywhere in our daily conversations and interactions. Learning how to count in Tajik will open new doors for you. You'll be able to:

• Engage in everyday conversations: Whether it's asking for prices or telling someone how many siblings you have.

• Understand time: Knowing numbers allows you to tell time and plan your day effectively.

• Enhance your vocabulary: Numbers often appear in conjunction with other words, improving your overall language skills.

In this lesson, we will cover the following:

1. Numbers from 1 to 20 in Tajik: Their pronunciation and English translation.

2. Practical examples: Using numbers in sentences to solidify your understanding.

3. Exercises: Fun activities to practice and apply what you've learned.

Numbers from 1 to 20 in Tajik

Let's start with the numbers themselves. Below is a table that lists numbers from 1 to 20 in Tajik, including their pronunciation and English translation.

Tajik	Pronunciation	English
1	yak	one
2	do	two
3	se	three
4	chahor	four
5	pandj	five
6	shesh	six
7	haft	seven
8	hasht	eight
9	noh	nine
10	dah	ten
11	yondah	eleven
12	doda	twelve
13	seda	thirteen
14	chahordah	fourteen
15	pandjdah	fifteen
16	shonzdah	sixteen
17	haftdah	seventeen
18	hashtdah	eighteen
19	nohdah	nineteen
20	bist	twenty

Using Numbers in Context

Now that you have the basic numbers down, let’s see how to use them in sentences. Here are some practical examples:

1. Yak kitob (One book).

2. Do mard (Two men).

3. Se zan (Three women).

4. Chahor khana (Four houses).

5. Pandj bacha (Five children).

6. Shesh dor (Six doors).

7. Haft guli (Seven flowers).

8. Hasht dars (Eight lessons).

9. Noh shirin (Nine sweets).

10. Dah so'at (Ten hours).

Each of these phrases uses numbers in a way that is commonly encountered in daily conversation.

More Examples with Context

In addition to the basic phrases, here are some more sentences to help you see numbers in action:

| Tajik Phrase | Pronunciation | English Translation |

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

| Yak do'st | yak dost | One friend |

| Do farzand | do farzand | Two children |

| Se chashm | se chashm | Three eyes |

| Chahor khodro | chahor khodro | Four cars |

| Pandj suzish | pandj suzish | Five stars |

| Shesh jom'e | shesh jom'e | Six meetings |

| Haft imtihon | haft imtihon | Seven exams |

| Hasht kitob | hasht kitob | Eight books |

| Noh chorak | noh chorak | Nine quarters |

| Dah vaqt | dah vaqt | Ten times |

Exercises and Practice

Now it's time to put your knowledge to the test with some exercises. Here are 10 scenarios to practice your counting skills!

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks

Complete the following sentences with the correct Tajik number:

1. Man _____ do'st doram. (I have _____ friends.)

2. U _____ khana dorad. (He has _____ houses.)

3. Man _____ kitob kharidam. (I bought _____ books.)

Exercise 2: Match the Numbers

Match the Tajik numbers with their English equivalents:

1. Yak

2. Do

3. Se

4. Chahor

5. Pandj

A. Four

B. Five

C. One

D. Two

E. Three

Exercise 3: Translate to Tajik

Translate the following sentences into Tajik:

1. I have six apples.

2. There are seven people.

3. We read eight books.

Exercise 4: Counting Objects

Count the following objects and write the number in Tajik:

1. Three chairs.

2. Five trees.

3. Ten cats.

Exercise 5: Choose the Correct Number

Which number fits best in the sentence?

1. Man _____ do zindagi. (I have _____ lives.)

• a) yak

• b) do

2. In _____ khorak dorand. (They have _____ food.)

• a) chahor

• b) pandj

Exercise 6: Write Your Own Sentences

Write three sentences using the numbers 1-10 in Tajik.

Exercise 7: Listen and Repeat

Listen to the pronunciation of the numbers and repeat them out loud.

Exercise 8: Role Play

In pairs, practice a shopping scenario where one person asks for the price of items using numbers.

Exercise 9: Create a Quiz

Create a short quiz for a classmate using the numbers learned.

Exercise 10: Group Activities

Count the number of items in the classroom in Tajik (e.g., desks, windows, books).

Solutions and Explanations

Below are the solutions to the exercises:

Solution 1

1. Man do do'st doram.

2. U chahor khana dorad.

3. Man yak kitob kharidam.

Solution 2

1. C (One)

2. D (Two)

3. E (Three)

4. A (Four)

5. B (Five)

Solution 3

1. Man shesh seb doram.

2. Dar in haft одам ҳаст.

3. Mo hasht китоб мехонем.

Solution 4

1. Se kursi.

2. Pandj daraxt.

3. Dah gato.

Solution 5

1. a) yak

2. b) pandj

Solution 6

(Students will create their sentences)

Solution 7

(Students will practice pronunciation)

Solution 8

(Students will role-play)

Solution 9

(Students will create their quizzes)

Solution 10

(Students will count items)

Conclusion

Congratulations on completing this lesson! You've now learned how to count from 1 to 20 in Tajik along with practical ways to use these numbers in everyday conversations. Practice makes perfect, so make sure to revisit these numbers regularly and try incorporating them into your daily life.

Keep up the great work, and get ready for the next lesson where we’ll explore telling time in Tajik!

Table of Contents - Tajik Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Alphabet and Pronunciation

• Introduction to the Tajik Alphabet
• Vowels and Consonants

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Greetings and Introductions

• Basic Greetings
• Introducing Yourself

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Basic Sentence Structure

• Subject-Object-Verb Order
• Negation in Sentences

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Numbers and Time

• Numbers 1-20
• Telling Time

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Nouns and Pronouns

• Gender and Plurality of Nouns
• Personal Pronouns

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Describing Relationships

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Using Adjectives
• Using Adverbs

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Food and Dining

• Common Foods
• Eating and Drinking

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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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Prepositions and Conjunctions

• Using Prepositions
• Using Conjunctions

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Shopping and Money

• Shopping Vocabulary
• Money and Currency

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Tajik Customs and Traditions

• Holidays and Celebrations
• Etiquette and Social Norms

Sources

• Tajik Numbers

Other Lessons

• Time
• Drinks
• How to Say Hello and Greetings
• Meat
• Express Surprise
• Vegetables
• Numbers
• Education
• Basic Greetings
• Food

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