Language/Tajik/Vocabulary/Numbers-1-20
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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!
Videos
How to say numbers in Tajik (Part 1) | Рақамҳо - YouTube
Sources
Other Lessons
- Time
- Drinks
- How to Say Hello and Greetings
- Meat
- Express Surprise
- Vegetables
- Numbers
- Education
- Basic Greetings
- Food
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