Language/North-azerbaijani/Vocabulary/Numbers-and-counting
As a beginner in North Azerbaijani, learning the numbers is crucial, especially if you plan on traveling or interacting with locals. In this lesson, we will cover the North Azerbaijani vocabulary for numbers and counting.
Cardinal numbers
The cardinal numbers are the basic numbers used for counting objects. Here are the cardinal numbers in North Azerbaijani:
| North Azerbaijani | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| sıfır | 'sɯfɯɾ | zero |
| bir | biɾ | one |
| iki | 'ikɪ | two |
| üç | 'y̆tʃ | three |
| dörd | 'dœɾd | four |
| beş | 'beʃ | five |
| altı | 'altɯ | six |
| yeddi | 'jæd.di | seven |
| səkkiz | sæk.kiz | eight |
| doqquz | doc.cuz | nine |
| on | 'on | ten |
Here are some examples of how to use these numbers in North Azerbaijani:
- bir masanın üzərində iki kitab var (There are two books on one table)
- dörd nəfər gəldilər (Four people came)
- səkkiz xalça almaq istəyirəm (I want to buy eight carpets)
Ordinal numbers
Ordinal numbers are used to indicate the order of things. Here are some examples of ordinal numbers in North Azerbaijani:
- birinci - first
- ikinci - second
- üçüncü - third
- dördüncü - fourth
- beşinci - fifth
- altıncı - sixth
- yeddinci - seventh
- səkkizinci - eighth
- doqquzuncu - ninth
- onuncu - tenth
Here are some examples of how to use ordinal numbers in North Azerbaijani:
- Dərsin birinci hissəsi (The first part of the lesson)
- İkinci şans vermək (To give a second chance)
- Üçüncü Xarici dillər universitetinin təhsil proqramı (The third language program at the university of foreign languages)
Fractions
Here are some North Azerbaijani vocabulary words for fractions:
- yarım - half
- dörddə bir - a quarter
- üçdə bir - a third
- bəsək - half of half, one quarter
Here are some examples of how to use fractions in North Azerbaijani:
- İki yarım eynidir ki, bir bütün edir (Two halves make a whole)
- Sizin digər hissəsində dörddə bir məsələ var ki, o da həll olundu (In the other quarter of your question, it has already been resolved)
Conclusion
By learning these numbers in North Azerbaijani, you will be able to communicate more effectively with locals and navigate everyday situations with confidence.
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