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Welcome to our lesson on '''Lao Vocabulary: Numbers 1-10'''! Learning numbers is a fundamental step in any language, and it opens up a whole new world of communication. Whether you're trying to order food, bargain at a market, or simply ask for directions, knowing how to count in Lao is essential. This lesson will guide you through counting from one to ten, while also providing context on how to use these numbers in everyday sentences.
 
In this lesson, we will cover:
 
* The Lao numbers from 1 to 10
 
* Pronunciation tips
 
* Example sentences to illustrate their use
 
* Exercises to practice what you've learned
 
So, let's dive in and start counting in Lao!


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== Introduction ==
=== Numbers 1-10 in Lao ===


Welcome to the lesson "Numbers 1-10" in our "Complete 0 to A1 Lao Course"! In this lesson, we will delve into the fascinating world of numbers in the Lao language. Numbers are an essential part of any language as they help us quantify and describe the world around us. They allow us to count, tell time, express quantities, and much more. By mastering the numbers 1 to 10, you will gain a solid foundation for further learning and communication in Lao.
First, let’s learn the numbers from 1 to 10 in Lao. Below is a table that presents each number along with its pronunciation and English translation.


In this lesson, we will start by learning the Lao words for numbers 1 to 10 and their pronunciation. We will then explore how to use these numbers in different contexts, including counting objects, telling time, and expressing quantities. Throughout the lesson, we will provide numerous examples and practice exercises to enhance your understanding and retention of the material.
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Let's get started on this exciting journey into the world of Lao numbers!
! Lao !! Pronunciation !! English


== Lao Numbers 1-10 ==
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To begin, let's learn the Lao words for numbers 1 to 10. Familiarize yourself with the pronunciation and meaning of each number:
| ໑ || nɯː || one


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| ສອງ || sǒŋ || Two
 
| || sòː || two
 
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| ສາມ || sǎam || Three
 
| ໑໑ || sǎn || three
 
|-
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| ສີ່ || sǐ || Four
 
| ໑໑໑ || sǐ || four
 
|-
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| ຫ້າ || hǎa || Five
 
| ໑໑໑໑ || || five
 
|-
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| ຫ້ອງ || hǔng || Six
 
| ໑໑໑໑໑ || || six
 
|-
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| ສານ || sǎan || Seven
 
| ໑໑໑໑໑໑ || sāt || seven
 
|-
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| ສາມາດ || sǎamát || Eight
 
| ໑໑໑໑໑໑໑ || || eight
 
|-
|-
| ສິ້ນ || sǐn || Nine
 
| ໑໑໑໑໑໑໑໑ || || nine
 
|-
|-
| ສິບ || sìp || Ten
 
| ໑໑໑໑໑໑໑໑໑ || || ten
 
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Take your time to listen to the pronunciation of each number and repeat them aloud. Pay attention to the tonal aspects of Lao, as tones can greatly impact the meaning of words. Practice saying each number until you feel comfortable with the pronunciation.
Let's break down each number with some examples:
 
=== Example Sentences ===
 
1. '''One (໑)'''
 
* ຂໍໄອ່ວຽກແຕ່ລະເດືອນລະດັບໜຶ່ງ. (kʰɔ̌ː ai ūa ˈtae lʰa dʊ̄a n lʰa dɑ̄p nɯːng.)
 
* Translation: I want to buy one book.
 
2. '''Two (໐)'''
 
* ຂໍໄອ່ວຽກແຕ່ລະເດືອນລະດັບສອນ. (kʰɔ̌ː ai ūa ˈtae lʰa dʊ̄a n lʰa dɑ̄p sɔːn.)
 
* Translation: I want to buy two books.
 
3. '''Three (໑໑)'''
 
* ຂໍໄອ່ວຽກແຕ່ລະເດືອນລະດັບສາມ. (kʰɔ̌ː ai ūa ˈtae lʰa dʊ̄a n lʰa dɑ̄p sǎːm.)
 
* Translation: I want to buy three books.
 
4. '''Four (໑໑໑)'''
 
* ຂໍໄອ່ວຽກແຕ່ລະເດືອນລະດັບສິບ. (kʰɔ̌ː ai ūa ˈtae lʰa dʊ̄a n lʰa dɑ̄p sǐ.)
 
* Translation: I want to buy four books.
 
5. '''Five (໑໑໑໑)'''
 
* ຂໍໄອ່ວຽກແຕ່ລະເດືອນລະດັບຫໍາ. (kʰɔ̌ː ai ūa ˈtae lʰa dʊ̄a n lʰa dɑ̄p hā.)
 
* Translation: I want to buy five books.
 
6. '''Six (໑໑໑໑໑)'''
 
* ຂໍໄອ່ວຽກແຕ່ລະເດືອນລະດັບຫໍາແກ່. (kʰɔ̌ː ai ūa ˈtae lʰa dʊ̄a n lʰa dɑ̄p hò.)
 
* Translation: I want to buy six books.
 
7. '''Seven (໑໑໑໑໑໑)'''
 
* ຂໍໄອ່ວຽກແຕ່ລະເດືອນລະດັບຈັດ. (kʰɔ̌ː ai ūa ˈtae lʰa dʊ̄a n lʰa dɑ̄p sāt.)
 
* Translation: I want to buy seven books.
 
8. '''Eight (໑໑໑໑໑໑໑)'''
 
* ຂໍໄອ່ວຽກແຕ່ລະເດືອນລະດັບບົກ. (kʰɔ̌ː ai ūa ˈtae lʰa dʊ̄a n lʰa dɑ̄p bā.)
 
* Translation: I want to buy eight books.
 
9. '''Nine (໑໑໑໑໑໑໑໑)'''
 
* ຂໍໄອ່ວຽກແຕ່ລະເດືອນລະດັບກໍ. (kʰɔ̌ː ai ūa ˈtae lʰa dʊ̄a n lʰa dɑ̄p gā.)
 
* Translation: I want to buy nine books.
 
10. '''Ten (໑໑໑໑໑໑໑໑໑)'''
 
* ຂໍໄອ່ວຽກແຕ່ລະເດືອນລະດັບສິບ. (kʰɔ̌ː ai ūa ˈtae lʰa dʊ̄a n lʰa dɑ̄p sà.)
 
* Translation: I want to buy ten books.
 
=== Using Numbers in Context ===
 
Understanding the numbers is just the first step; knowing how to use them is even more critical! Here are some contexts in which you can use these numbers:
 
1. '''Shopping'''
 
* You can use numbers to specify quantities when shopping. For example, when you want to buy fruits or vegetables, you might say, "I want '''three''' bananas."
 
2. '''Ordering Food'''
 
* When dining in a restaurant, you might say, "I would like to order '''two''' dishes."
 
3. '''Asking for Directions'''
 
* You can ask how many minutes it takes to reach a place: "How far is it? '''Five''' minutes?"
 
4. '''Counting People'''
 
* When meeting someone, you might want to know how many people are in a group: "How many people are there? '''Seven'''."
 
5. '''Days of the Week'''
 
* You can use numbers to ask about the days: "What day is the '''third'''?"
 
=== Practice Exercises ===
 
Now that we've gone through the numbers and examples, it's time to put your knowledge to the test. Below are some exercises to help reinforce what you've learned.
 
==== Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks ====
 
Complete the sentences with the correct Lao number.
 
1. I want to buy ____(two) apples.
 
2. There are ____(five) students in the class.
 
3. Can I have ____(three) cups of coffee?
 
4. I need ____(four) chairs for the meeting.
 
5. We will meet in ____(six) hours.
 
''Answers:''
 
1. ໐
 
2. ໑໑໑
 
3. ໑໑
 
4. ໑໑໑
 
5. ໑໑໑໑໑
 
==== Exercise 2: Translate to Lao ====
 
Translate the following sentences into Lao.
 
1. I have one dog.
 
2. There are eight books on the table.
 
3. I want to eat three sandwiches.
 
4. We will leave in ten minutes.
 
5. She has two sisters.
 
''Answers:''
 
1. ຂໍໄອ່ວຽກແຕ່ລະເດືອນລະດັບໜຶ່ງ.
 
2. ມີບົກແບບແປກແມ່ນເທິງແຕ່ສິບ.
 
3. ຂໍໄອ່ວຽກແຕ່ລະເດືອນລະດັບສາມ.
 
4. ພວກເຂົ້າຈະອອກໃນສິບນາທີ.
 
5. ລາວມີສອນຄົນ.
 
==== Exercise 3: Number Matching ====
 
Match the Lao numbers with their English translations.
 
1. ໑
 
2. ໐
 
3. ໑໑
 
4. ໑໑໑
 
5. ໑໑໑໑
 
6. ໑໑໑໑໑
 
7. ໑໑໑໑໑໑
 
8. ໑໑໑໑໑໑໑
 
9. ໑໑໑໑໑໑໑໑
 
10. ໑໑໑໑໑໑໑໑໑
 
A. four 
 
B. one 
 
C. two 
 
D. three 
 
E. five 
 
F. six 
 
G. seven 
 
H. eight 
 
I. nine 
 
J. ten 
 
''Answers:''
 
1-B, 2-C, 3-D, 4-A, 5-E, 6-F, 7-G, 8-H, 9-I, 10-J
 
==== Exercise 4: Create Sentences ====
 
Use the numbers given to create sentences in Lao.
 
1. ໑ (one)
 
2. ໐ (two)
 
3. ໑໑ (three)
 
4. ໑໑໑ (four)
 
5. ໑໑໑໑ (five)
 
''Sample Answers:''
 
1. ຂໍໄອ່ວຽກແຕ່ລະເດືອນລະດັບໜຶ່ງ.
 
2. ຂໍໄອ່ວຽກແຕ່ລະເດືອນລະດັບສອນ.
 
3. ຂໍໄອ່ວຽກແຕ່ລະເດືອນລະດັບສາມ.
 
4. ຂໍໄອ່ວຽກແຕ່ລະເດືອນລະດັບສິບ.
 
5. ຂໍໄອ່ວຽກແຕ່ລະເດືອນລະດັບຫໍາ.
 
==== Exercise 5: Listening Practice ====
 
Listen to someone read the numbers and write them down in Lao.
 
''Answers will depend on the audio provided in the lesson.''
 
==== Exercise 6: Oral Practice ====
 
Practice counting from 1 to 10 out loud in Lao. Record yourself and listen for pronunciation.


== Counting Objects ==
==== Exercise 7: Multiple Choice ====


Now that you have learned the Lao numbers 1 to 10, let's explore how to use them when counting objects. Counting in Lao is relatively straightforward, as the numbers follow a simple pattern. Here's how you can count objects using the numbers 1 to 10:
Choose the correct Lao number for each English numeral.


* To count from 1 to 10, simply say the corresponding number for each object. For example:
1. Five
** ຈາກການສັງເກດທີ່ສອງ (cháak gaan sangkhaet thii sǒŋ) - Two books
** ບ່ວງການສາມທີ່ສີ່ (buang gaan sǎam thii sǐ) - Four pens
** ຫ້າຂອງທີ່ສາມ (hǎa khǭng thii sǎam) - Five houses


You can apply this pattern to count any number of objects using the Lao numbers 1 to 10. Practice counting different objects in Lao to reinforce your understanding of this concept.
* A. ໑໑໑


== Telling Time ==
* B. ໑໑໑໑


In addition to counting objects, numbers are also essential when telling time. Let's learn how to express time using the numbers 1 to 10 in Lao. Take a look at the following examples:
* C. ໑໑໑໑໑


* To express the hours from 1 to 10, simply use the corresponding number followed by the word "ຊມ" (sǒhm), which means "hour(s)" in Lao. For example:
''Answer: B''
** ຊມສອງ (sǒhm sǒŋ) - Two o'clock
** ຊມສາມ (sǒhm sǎam) - Three o'clock
** ຊມສີ່ (sǒhm sǐ) - Four o'clock


* To express the minutes from 1 to 10, use the corresponding number followed by the word "ນາທີ" (nathaathii), which means "minute(s)" in Lao. For example:
2. Seven
** ນາທີສອງ (nathaathii sǒŋ) - Two minutes past
** ນາທີສາມ (nathaathii sǎam) - Three minutes past
** ນາທີສີ່ (nathaathii sǐ) - Four minutes past


* To express the minutes from 11 to 59, use the word "ນາທີ" (nathaathii) followed by the word "ການ" (gaan), which means "and" in Lao, followed by the corresponding number from 1 to 10. For example:
* A. ໑໑໑໑໑
** ນາທີສອງການສິ້ນ (nathaathii sǒŋ gaan sǐn) - Twelve minutes past
** ນາທີສາມການສີ່ (nathaathii sǎam gaan sǐ) - Thirteen minutes past
** ນາທີສີ່ການສີ່ (nathaathii sǐ gaan sǐ) - Fourteen minutes past


Practice telling time in Lao using the numbers 1 to 10. You can start with simple times and gradually progress to more complex ones as you gain confidence.
* B. ໑໑໑໑໑໑


== Cultural Insights ==
* C. ໑໑໑໑໑໑໑


In Lao culture, numbers hold significant cultural and superstitious meanings. Here are a few interesting cultural insights related to numbers in Lao:
''Answer: B''


1. Number 3: In Lao culture, the number 3 is considered lucky and auspicious. Many traditional ceremonies and rituals involve the repetition of actions three times to bring good luck and ward off evil spirits.
3. Ten


2. Number 9: The number 9 is considered the luckiest number in Lao culture. It is associated with longevity, prosperity, and blessings. Many Lao people choose to get married or perform important ceremonies on dates that include the number 9.
* A. ໑໑໑໑໑


3. Superstitions: Lao people are known for their superstitious beliefs regarding numbers. Some people avoid using or engaging in activities associated with certain numbers, such as the number 13, which is considered unlucky.
* B. ໑໑໑໑໑໑໑


These cultural insights provide a glimpse into the significance of numbers in Lao culture. Understanding these cultural nuances can help you navigate social interactions and conversations with Lao speakers.
* C. ໑໑໑໑໑໑໑໑


== Practice Exercises ==
''Answer: C''


Now it's time to put your knowledge into practice! Complete the following exercises to reinforce your understanding of numbers 1 to 10 in Lao:
==== Exercise 8: Writing Practice ====


1. Translate the following phrases into Lao:
Write the numbers from 1 to 10 in Lao ten times to reinforce your memory.
* Two cats
* Six apples
* Nine flowers


2. Write the Lao words for the following numbers:
==== Exercise 9: Group Activity ====
* Eight
* Ten
* Three


3. Practice telling time in Lao by expressing the following times:
In pairs, take turns asking each other how many of various items you have, using the numbers learned.
* 4:30
* 7:15
* 10:50


== Solutions ==
==== Exercise 10: Quiz Yourself ====


1. Answers to translation exercise:
Create a self-quiz where you randomly ask yourself to translate English numbers into Lao.
* Two cats: ຈາກການສອງ (cháak gaan sǒŋ)
* Six apples: ບ່ວງການສອງ (buang gaan sǒŋ)
* Nine flowers: ຕວາກການສິ້ນ (dua gaan sǐn)


2. Lao words for the following numbers:
By the end of this lesson, you should feel comfortable counting from 1 to 10 in Lao, using these numbers in sentences, and recognizing their pronunciation. Keep practicing, and soon you’ll be ready to tackle more complex numbers and phrases in Lao!
* Eight: ສາມາດ (sǎamát)
* Ten: ສິບ (sìp)
* Three: ສາມ (sǎam)


3. Examples of telling time in Lao:
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* 4:30: ຊມສີ່ຄອນຄູ (sǒhm sǐ khǭng khǔ)
* 7:15: ຊມສາມມາທີ່ສີ່ (sǒhm sǎam máa thii sǐ)
* 10:50: ຊມສິບຫົກຫ້າສາມາດ (sǒhm sìp hǔng hǎa sǎamát)


Take your time to complete the exercises and compare your answers with the solutions provided. Don't hesitate to seek further practice and explore additional resources to strengthen your grasp of Lao numbers.
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== Conclusion ==
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Congratulations on completing the lesson "Numbers 1-10" in our "Complete 0 to A1 Lao Course"! You have now acquired the foundational knowledge of counting from 1 to 10 in Lao and using these numbers in different contexts. Remember to practice regularly to reinforce your understanding and improve your fluency in Lao.
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LaoVocabulary0 to A1 Course → Numbers 1-10

Welcome to our lesson on Lao Vocabulary: Numbers 1-10! Learning numbers is a fundamental step in any language, and it opens up a whole new world of communication. Whether you're trying to order food, bargain at a market, or simply ask for directions, knowing how to count in Lao is essential. This lesson will guide you through counting from one to ten, while also providing context on how to use these numbers in everyday sentences.

In this lesson, we will cover:

  • The Lao numbers from 1 to 10
  • Pronunciation tips
  • Example sentences to illustrate their use
  • Exercises to practice what you've learned

So, let's dive in and start counting in Lao!

Numbers 1-10 in Lao[edit | edit source]

First, let’s learn the numbers from 1 to 10 in Lao. Below is a table that presents each number along with its pronunciation and English translation.

Lao Pronunciation English
nɯː one
sòː two
໑໑ sǎn three
໑໑໑ four
໑໑໑໑ five
໑໑໑໑໑ six
໑໑໑໑໑໑ sāt seven
໑໑໑໑໑໑໑ eight
໑໑໑໑໑໑໑໑ nine
໑໑໑໑໑໑໑໑໑ ten

Let's break down each number with some examples:

Example Sentences[edit | edit source]

1. One (໑)

  • ຂໍໄອ່ວຽກແຕ່ລະເດືອນລະດັບໜຶ່ງ. (kʰɔ̌ː ai ūa ˈtae lʰa dʊ̄a n lʰa dɑ̄p nɯːng.)
  • Translation: I want to buy one book.

2. Two (໐)

  • ຂໍໄອ່ວຽກແຕ່ລະເດືອນລະດັບສອນ. (kʰɔ̌ː ai ūa ˈtae lʰa dʊ̄a n lʰa dɑ̄p sɔːn.)
  • Translation: I want to buy two books.

3. Three (໑໑)

  • ຂໍໄອ່ວຽກແຕ່ລະເດືອນລະດັບສາມ. (kʰɔ̌ː ai ūa ˈtae lʰa dʊ̄a n lʰa dɑ̄p sǎːm.)
  • Translation: I want to buy three books.

4. Four (໑໑໑)

  • ຂໍໄອ່ວຽກແຕ່ລະເດືອນລະດັບສິບ. (kʰɔ̌ː ai ūa ˈtae lʰa dʊ̄a n lʰa dɑ̄p sǐ.)
  • Translation: I want to buy four books.

5. Five (໑໑໑໑)

  • ຂໍໄອ່ວຽກແຕ່ລະເດືອນລະດັບຫໍາ. (kʰɔ̌ː ai ūa ˈtae lʰa dʊ̄a n lʰa dɑ̄p hā.)
  • Translation: I want to buy five books.

6. Six (໑໑໑໑໑)

  • ຂໍໄອ່ວຽກແຕ່ລະເດືອນລະດັບຫໍາແກ່. (kʰɔ̌ː ai ūa ˈtae lʰa dʊ̄a n lʰa dɑ̄p hò.)
  • Translation: I want to buy six books.

7. Seven (໑໑໑໑໑໑)

  • ຂໍໄອ່ວຽກແຕ່ລະເດືອນລະດັບຈັດ. (kʰɔ̌ː ai ūa ˈtae lʰa dʊ̄a n lʰa dɑ̄p sāt.)
  • Translation: I want to buy seven books.

8. Eight (໑໑໑໑໑໑໑)

  • ຂໍໄອ່ວຽກແຕ່ລະເດືອນລະດັບບົກ. (kʰɔ̌ː ai ūa ˈtae lʰa dʊ̄a n lʰa dɑ̄p bā.)
  • Translation: I want to buy eight books.

9. Nine (໑໑໑໑໑໑໑໑)

  • ຂໍໄອ່ວຽກແຕ່ລະເດືອນລະດັບກໍ. (kʰɔ̌ː ai ūa ˈtae lʰa dʊ̄a n lʰa dɑ̄p gā.)
  • Translation: I want to buy nine books.

10. Ten (໑໑໑໑໑໑໑໑໑)

  • ຂໍໄອ່ວຽກແຕ່ລະເດືອນລະດັບສິບ. (kʰɔ̌ː ai ūa ˈtae lʰa dʊ̄a n lʰa dɑ̄p sà.)
  • Translation: I want to buy ten books.

Using Numbers in Context[edit | edit source]

Understanding the numbers is just the first step; knowing how to use them is even more critical! Here are some contexts in which you can use these numbers:

1. Shopping

  • You can use numbers to specify quantities when shopping. For example, when you want to buy fruits or vegetables, you might say, "I want three bananas."

2. Ordering Food

  • When dining in a restaurant, you might say, "I would like to order two dishes."

3. Asking for Directions

  • You can ask how many minutes it takes to reach a place: "How far is it? Five minutes?"

4. Counting People

  • When meeting someone, you might want to know how many people are in a group: "How many people are there? Seven."

5. Days of the Week

  • You can use numbers to ask about the days: "What day is the third?"

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that we've gone through the numbers and examples, it's time to put your knowledge to the test. Below are some exercises to help reinforce what you've learned.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Complete the sentences with the correct Lao number.

1. I want to buy ____(two) apples.

2. There are ____(five) students in the class.

3. Can I have ____(three) cups of coffee?

4. I need ____(four) chairs for the meeting.

5. We will meet in ____(six) hours.

Answers:

1. ໐

2. ໑໑໑

3. ໑໑

4. ໑໑໑

5. ໑໑໑໑໑

Exercise 2: Translate to Lao[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences into Lao.

1. I have one dog.

2. There are eight books on the table.

3. I want to eat three sandwiches.

4. We will leave in ten minutes.

5. She has two sisters.

Answers:

1. ຂໍໄອ່ວຽກແຕ່ລະເດືອນລະດັບໜຶ່ງ.

2. ມີບົກແບບແປກແມ່ນເທິງແຕ່ສິບ.

3. ຂໍໄອ່ວຽກແຕ່ລະເດືອນລະດັບສາມ.

4. ພວກເຂົ້າຈະອອກໃນສິບນາທີ.

5. ລາວມີສອນຄົນ.

Exercise 3: Number Matching[edit | edit source]

Match the Lao numbers with their English translations.

1. ໑

2. ໐

3. ໑໑

4. ໑໑໑

5. ໑໑໑໑

6. ໑໑໑໑໑

7. ໑໑໑໑໑໑

8. ໑໑໑໑໑໑໑

9. ໑໑໑໑໑໑໑໑

10. ໑໑໑໑໑໑໑໑໑

A. four

B. one

C. two

D. three

E. five

F. six

G. seven

H. eight

I. nine

J. ten

Answers:

1-B, 2-C, 3-D, 4-A, 5-E, 6-F, 7-G, 8-H, 9-I, 10-J

Exercise 4: Create Sentences[edit | edit source]

Use the numbers given to create sentences in Lao.

1. ໑ (one)

2. ໐ (two)

3. ໑໑ (three)

4. ໑໑໑ (four)

5. ໑໑໑໑ (five)

Sample Answers:

1. ຂໍໄອ່ວຽກແຕ່ລະເດືອນລະດັບໜຶ່ງ.

2. ຂໍໄອ່ວຽກແຕ່ລະເດືອນລະດັບສອນ.

3. ຂໍໄອ່ວຽກແຕ່ລະເດືອນລະດັບສາມ.

4. ຂໍໄອ່ວຽກແຕ່ລະເດືອນລະດັບສິບ.

5. ຂໍໄອ່ວຽກແຕ່ລະເດືອນລະດັບຫໍາ.

Exercise 5: Listening Practice[edit | edit source]

Listen to someone read the numbers and write them down in Lao.

Answers will depend on the audio provided in the lesson.

Exercise 6: Oral Practice[edit | edit source]

Practice counting from 1 to 10 out loud in Lao. Record yourself and listen for pronunciation.

Exercise 7: Multiple Choice[edit | edit source]

Choose the correct Lao number for each English numeral.

1. Five

  • A. ໑໑໑
  • B. ໑໑໑໑
  • C. ໑໑໑໑໑

Answer: B

2. Seven

  • A. ໑໑໑໑໑
  • B. ໑໑໑໑໑໑
  • C. ໑໑໑໑໑໑໑

Answer: B

3. Ten

  • A. ໑໑໑໑໑
  • B. ໑໑໑໑໑໑໑
  • C. ໑໑໑໑໑໑໑໑

Answer: C

Exercise 8: Writing Practice[edit | edit source]

Write the numbers from 1 to 10 in Lao ten times to reinforce your memory.

Exercise 9: Group Activity[edit | edit source]

In pairs, take turns asking each other how many of various items you have, using the numbers learned.

Exercise 10: Quiz Yourself[edit | edit source]

Create a self-quiz where you randomly ask yourself to translate English numbers into Lao.

By the end of this lesson, you should feel comfortable counting from 1 to 10 in Lao, using these numbers in sentences, and recognizing their pronunciation. Keep practicing, and soon you’ll be ready to tackle more complex numbers and phrases in Lao!

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


Greetings and Introductions


Pronouns and Verb to be


Numbers and Time


Nouns and Plurals


Family and Relationships


Adjectives and Adverbs


Food and Drinks


Lao Customs and Etiquette


Questions and Negations


Travel and Transportation


Prepositions and Conjunctions


Shopping and Money


Lao Food and Dining


Tenses and Verb Conjugation


Weather and Seasons


Comparatives and Superlatives


Hobbies and Interests


Lao Music and Arts

Videos[edit | edit source]

Learn Lao numbers | How to count in Lao language. Ep.12 - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Laos Basics - Lesson 1 (Hello,Goodbye,Numbers) - YouTube[edit | edit source]



Sources[edit | edit source]


Other Lessons[edit | edit source]




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