Language/Hijazi-arabic/Vocabulary/Count-to-10
Hi Hijazi Arabic learners! ๐
In this lesson, we will learn how to count to 10 in Hijazi Arabic. Counting is a basic but essential skill in any language. It helps you communicate numbers, time and quantity.
Numbers in Hijazi Arabic
Hijazi Arabic is spoken in the Hejaz region of Saudi Arabia. It is a variation of Arabic, different from standard Arabic, which is widely used in the Arab world. Like any language, Hijazi Arabic has its own set of numbers.
In writing, Arabic numbers are used โ ู โ ูกโ ูขโ ูฃโ ูคโ ูฅโ ูฆโ ูงโ ูจโ ูฉโ โ while in speech, however, native speakers use the Arabic words for numbers. In this lesson, we will learn the Hijazi Arabic numbers from one to ten.
Numbers 1-10 in Hijazi Arabic
Numbers are a basic need for communication. Below is a table containing the Hijazi Arabic numbers from 1 to 10.
| Hijazi Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ูุงุญูุฏ | wahid | One |
| ุฌูููู | atay | Two |
| ุชููุงู | tala | Three |
| ุฃูุฑูุจูุนูุฉ | arbaa'a | Four |
| ุฎูู ูุณูุฉ | khamssa | Five |
| ุณูุชููุฉ | settah | Six |
| ุณูุจูุนูุฉโ | sabaa'a | Seven |
| ุชูู ููููู | tamanah | Eight |
| ุชูุณูุนูุฉโ | tesaa'a | Nine |
| ุนูุดูุฑูุฉ | ashera | Ten |
Now let's practice to help you memorize the numbers.
Examples in a Dialogue
Here is an example of how these words could appear in conversation between two people.
- Person 1: ูุงุญูุฏ. (wahid) (One.)
- Person 2: Huh? (What?)
- Person 1: ูุงุญูุฏ. (wahid) (One.)
- Person 2: Ah, ูุงุญูุฏ. (Ah, wahid.)
Let's add some more numbers!
- Person 1: ุฌูููู. (atay) (Two.)
- Person 2: ุฌูููู? (atay?) (Two?)
- Person 1: ููุนูู . ุฌูููู. (na'am, atay.) (Yes, two.)
Tips for memorizing numbers in Hijazi Arabic
Learning numbers in a foreign language can be a bit daunting, but with practice and repetition, it can be done. Here are some tips to help you memorize the numbers.
1. Say the numbers repeatedly 2. Use numbers in everyday conversations 3. Write them down and have them in your office or home 4. Practice with native speakers using the Polyglot Club website.
Conclusion
In conclusion, we have learned the Hijazi Arabic numbers from one to ten. To improve your Hijazi Arabic Vocabulary, you can visit the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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