Language/Polish/Vocabulary/Numbers-1-100
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In this lesson, we embark on an exciting journey through the world of Polish numbers! Numbers are fundamental to any language, and mastering them opens up a whole new realm of communication. Whether you're counting your change, telling time, or negotiating prices, knowing how to express numbers in Polish will serve you well. This lesson is designed for complete beginners and aims to equip you with the vocabulary and pronunciation skills needed to confidently use numbers from 1 to 100 in Polish.
We'll start by introducing the numbers, focusing on both their spelling and pronunciation. After that, you’ll find plenty of examples to illustrate how they are used in sentences. Finally, we’ll wrap up with some engaging exercises to solidify your understanding.
The Polish Numbers 1-100
To get started, let's dive into the numbers themselves. Here’s a comprehensive list of numbers from 1 to 100 in Polish, along with their pronunciation and English translations. Numbers 1-10 are the foundation, and once you have those down, you'll see how they can be combined to form larger numbers.
| Polish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | jeden | one |
| 2 | dwa | two |
| 3 | trzy | three |
| 4 | cztery | four |
| 5 | pięć | five |
| 6 | sześć | six |
| 7 | siedem | seven |
| 8 | osiem | eight |
| 9 | dziewięć | nine |
| 10 | dziesięć | ten |
| 11 | jedenaście | eleven |
| 12 | dwanaście | twelve |
| 13 | trzynaście | thirteen |
| 14 | czternaście | fourteen |
| 15 | piętnaście | fifteen |
| 16 | szesnaście | sixteen |
| 17 | siedemnaście | seventeen |
| 18 | osiemnaście | eighteen |
| 19 | dziewiętnaście | nineteen |
| 20 | dwadzieścia | twenty |
| 21 | dwadzieścia jeden | twenty-one |
| 22 | dwadzieścia dwa | twenty-two |
| 30 | trzydzieści | thirty |
| 40 | czterdzieści | forty |
| 50 | pięćdziesiąt | fifty |
| 60 | sześćdziesiąt | sixty |
| 70 | siedemdziesiąt | seventy |
| 80 | osiemdziesiąt | eighty |
| 90 | dziewięćdziesiąt | ninety |
| 100 | sto | one hundred |
Building Blocks: Understanding Polish Numbers
Now that we've got our list of numbers, let's explore how numbers are constructed in Polish.
1. From 1 to 20: These are unique words that you must memorize, as they do not follow a specific pattern.
2. Tens (20, 30, 40, etc.): Numbers like 20 (dwadzieścia), 30 (trzydzieści), etc., serve as the base for building higher numbers.
3. Combining Numbers: To form numbers between the tens, you combine the tens with the units. For example:
- 21 is "dwadzieścia jeden" (twenty-one) – you combine "dwadzieścia" (twenty) with "jeden" (one).
- 35 is "trzydzieści pięć" (thirty-five) – you combine "trzydzieści" (thirty) with "pięć" (five).
Let's illustrate this with more examples:
| Polish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | dwadzieścia trzy | twenty-three |
| 34 | trzydzieści cztery | thirty-four |
| 47 | czterdzieści siedem | forty-seven |
| 58 | pięćdziesiąt osiem | fifty-eight |
| 69 | sześćdziesiąt dziewięć | sixty-nine |
| 74 | siedemdziesiąt cztery | seventy-four |
| 86 | osiemdziesiąt sześć | eighty-six |
| 92 | dziewięćdziesiąt dwa | ninety-two |
Practice Makes Perfect: Exercises
Now that you've learned the numbers, it's time to put your knowledge to the test with some exercises!
Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the blanks with the correct Polish number.
1. ______ (three) = ___
2. ______ (twenty) = ___
3. ______ (six) = ___
4. ______ (eighteen) = ___
5. ______ (forty) = ___
Solutions to Exercise 1:
1. trzy
2. dwadzieścia
3. sześć
4. osiemnaście
5. czterdzieści
Exercise 2: Matching Game
Match the number in English with its Polish equivalent.
1. Twenty-five
2. Seventy
3. Eleven
4. Forty-three
5. Sixty-two
Solutions to Exercise 2:
1. dwadzieścia pięć
2. siedemdziesiąt
3. jedenaście
4. czterdzieści trzy
5. sześćdziesiąt dwa
Exercise 3: Pronunciation Practice
Read the following numbers out loud. Try to mimic the pronunciation as closely as possible.
1. 14 (czternaście)
2. 29 (dwadzieścia dziewięć)
3. 83 (osiemdziesiąt trzy)
Exercise 4: Write the Numbers
Write the numbers from 1 to 10 in Polish.
Solutions to Exercise 4:
1. jeden
2. dwa
3. trzy
4. cztery
5. pięć
6. sześć
7. siedem
8. osiem
9. dziewięć
10. dziesięć
Exercise 5: Number Sentences
Use the numbers in a sentence. For example, "I have three apples" in Polish would be "Mam trzy jabłka."
1. 5 (five)
2. 12 (twelve)
3. 30 (thirty)
Solutions to Exercise 5:
1. Mam pięć jabłek.
2. Mam dwanaście jabłek.
3. Mam trzydzieści jabłek.
Exercise 6: Translate the Numbers
Translate the following numbers from Polish to English.
1. dziesięć
2. czterdzieści dwa
3. osiemnaście
Solutions to Exercise 6:
1. ten
2. forty-two
3. eighteen
Exercise 7: Listening Exercise
Ask a partner to read numbers from 1 to 20 in Polish, and try to write them down.
Exercise 8: Create a Number Chart
Create a chart of numbers 1-10 in Polish and English, including their pronunciations.
Solutions to Exercise 8:
- Refer to the earlier table in this lesson.
Exercise 9: Guess the Number
Think of a number between 1 and 100 in Polish, and your partner has to guess it by asking yes or no questions.
Exercise 10: Number Bingo
Create a bingo card with numbers from 1 to 100 in Polish. As the teacher calls out numbers in English, mark them on your card.
By the end of this lesson, you should feel more comfortable with Polish numbers from 1 to 100. Remember, practice is key!
Videos
Learn Polish: Numbers from 1 to 100 in Polish - YouTube
Learn Polish - Polish in 3 Minutes - Numbers 11-100 - YouTube
Polish for beginners. Lesson 9. Numbers 1-100. - YouTube
Learn Polish - Polish in 3 Minutes - Numbers 1-10 - YouTube
Polish Numbers from 10 to 100 - YouTube
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