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Latin is a fascinating and complex language that has been used throughout history, from the time of the Roman Empire to the present day. In this lesson, we will focus on learning how to count from 1 to 100 in Latin, including cardinal and ordinal numbers. This is an essential skill for anyone who wants to study Latin, as well as for those who want to understand the language's influence on modern languages and culture.

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Cardinal Numbers

Cardinal numbers are used to express a quantity, such as the number of people in a group or the number of objects in a collection. In Latin, the basic cardinal numbers are as follows:

Latin

Pronunciation

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unus

OO-nus

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duo

DOO-oh

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tres

TREHS

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quattuor

kwaht-TOO-or

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quinque

KWIN-kweh

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sex

seks

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septem

SEP-tem

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octo

AHK-toh

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novem

NOH-wehm

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decem

DEH-kehm

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undecim

oon-DEH-keem

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duodecim

DOO-oh-DEH-keem

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tredecim

TREH-deh-keem

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quattuordecim

kwaht-too-OHR-deh-keem

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quindecim

KWIHN-deh-keem

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sedecim

seh-DEH-keem

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septendecim

SEP-ten-DEH-keem

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duodeviginti

DOO-oh-deh-wee-gin-tee

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undeviginti

oon-deh-wee-gin-tee

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viginti

weeh-GIN-tee

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triginta

tree-GIN-ta

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quadraginta

kwa-drah-GIN-ta

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quinquaginta

kween-kwa-GIN-ta

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sexaginta

seks-ah-GIN-ta

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septuaginta

sep-too-ah-GIN-ta

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octoginta

ok-TOH-gin-ta

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nonaginta

noh-NAH-gin-ta

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centum

KEHN-toom

} A few things to keep in mind when using cardinal numbers in Latin: - Numbers higher than three are declined differently for gender and case. For example, the word for "four" (quattuor) is declined as follows: - masculine nominative: quattuor - feminine nominative: quattuor - neuter nominative: quattuor - masculine genitive: quattuor - feminine genitive: quattuorum - neuter genitive: quattuorum - masculine dative: quattuor - feminine dative: quattuoribus - neuter dative: quattuoribus - masculine accusative: quattuor - feminine accusative: quattuor - neuter accusative: quattuor - The word for one (unus) can also be used as a prefix to create compound cardinal numbers. For example, twenty-one is expressed as unus et viginti, which literally means "one and twenty". - The word for hundred (centum) is often used as a numeral or an adjective in Latin. For example, the phrase duo centum means "two hundred". Ordinal Numbers Ordinal numbers are used to express order or sequence, such as first, second, and third. In Latin, ordinal numbers are formed by adding the suffix -us to the cardinal number. For example: - primus (first) - secundus (second) - tertius (third) - quartus (fourth) - quintus (fifth) - sextus (sixth) - septimus (seventh) - octavus (eighth) - nonus (ninth) - decimus (tenth) Note that in some cases, the ordinal number may differ slightly from the cardinal number. For example, the word for "two" is duo, but the word for "second" is secundus. When using ordinal numbers in Latin, keep in mind that they must agree in gender and case with the noun they modify. For example: - Caesar octavus (Octavian Caesar) - Roma secunda (Second Rome) - femina tertia (the third woman) Exercises To test your knowledge of Latin numbers, try the following exercises: Write out the cardinal numbers from 1 to 100 in Latin. Write out the ordinal numbers from 1st to 10th in Latin. Translate the following English phrases into Latin: * three cats * fifty-two cards * the ninth month * the second book * the first emperor Conclusion In this lesson, we have learned how to count from 1 to 100 in Latin, including cardinal and ordinal numbers. We have also seen some examples of how these numbers can be used in sentences. By mastering these basic concepts, you will be well on your way to understanding Latin grammar and syntax. Keep practicing, and don't be afraid to delve further into the rich history and culture of this fascinating language! With this lesson finished, you may want to explore these additional pages: Modes of Transportation & Null. Table of Contents - Latin Course - 0 to A1 Course Presentation Greetings and Introductions Basic Greetings Introducing Yourself Nouns and Pronouns Noun Declensions Personal Pronouns Numbers and Time Numbers 1-100 Telling Time Verbs and Conjugations Present Tense Imperfect Tense Family and Relationships Family Members Describing Relationships Adjectives and Adverbs Adjective Declensions Comparative and Superlative Adjectives Food and Dining Food Items Dining and Meals Roman History and Mythology Roman Gods and Goddesses Famous Roman Figures Prepositions and Conjunctions Prepositions Coordinating Conjunctions Travel and Transportation Modes of Transportation Directions and Locations Roman Literature and Art Roman Poetry and Poets Roman Architecture and Art Videos How to Read Latin Numbers | #EngVlog - YouTube Numbers in Latin - YouTube Other Lessons Numbers Fruits Weather Express Surprise Days Of The Week Food Items Family Animals How to Say Hello and Greetings Education Sources Latin Numbers 1-100 | Latin Language Blog Latin numerals - Wikipedia ◀️ Personal Pronouns — Previous Lesson Next Lesson — Telling Time ▶️