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Italian → Vocabulary → 0 to A1 Course → Numbers and Dates

Introduction

Learning how to count and express dates in Italian is an essential skill for anyone who wants to communicate effectively in the language. In this lesson, we will explore the Italian vocabulary related to numbers and dates, providing you with the necessary tools to navigate these aspects of Italian culture and daily life. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently count and express dates in Italian, enhancing your language skills and understanding of Italian culture.

Numbers in Italian

Italian numbers are an integral part of everyday life, used in various contexts such as telling time, expressing quantities, and giving dates. In this section, we will introduce you to the Italian numbers from 0 to 1000, providing you with the foundation to understand and use numbers in Italian.

Cardinal Numbers

Cardinal numbers are used to express the quantity or number of something. They are the basic numbers used in everyday conversations. Let's take a look at the Italian cardinal numbers from 0 to 20:

0 - zero
1 - uno
2 - due
3 - tre
4 - quattro
5 - cinque
6 - sei
7 - sette
8 - otto
9 - nove
10 - dieci
11 - undici
12 - dodici
13 - tredici
14 - quattordici
15 - quindici
16 - sedici
17 - diciassette
18 - diciotto
19 - diciannove
20 - venti

Italian numbers from 21 to 100 follow a regular pattern. To form these numbers, you need to combine the words for the tens (venti, trenta, quaranta, etc.) with the words for the units (uno, due, tre, etc.). For example:

21 - ventuno
22 - ventidue
30 - trenta
40 - quaranta
50 - cinquanta
60 - sessanta
70 - settanta
80 - ottanta
90 - novanta
100 - cento

Notice that the word "uno" changes to "un" when it precedes a masculine noun.

Italian numbers from 101 to 1000 continue the same pattern. To form these numbers, you need to combine the word for "cento" (hundred) with the numbers from 1 to 100. For example:

101 - centouno
200 - duecento
300 - trecento
400 - quattrocento
500 - cinquecento
600 - seicento
700 - settecento
800 - ottocento
900 - novecento
1000 - mille

Ordinal Numbers

Ordinal numbers are used to indicate the order or position of something in a series. In Italian, ordinal numbers are formed by adding the suffix "-esimo" to the cardinal number. Here are the ordinal numbers from 1st to 10th:

1st - primo/prima
2nd - secondo/seconda
3rd - terzo/terza
4th - quarto/quarta
5th - quinto/quinta
6th - sesto/sesta
7th - settimo/settima
8th - ottavo/ottava
9th - nono/nona
10th - decimo/decima

For numbers beyond 10th, you simply add the suffix "-esimo" to the cardinal number. For example:

11th - undicesimo/undicesima
12th - dodicesimo/dodicesima
13th - tredicesimo/tredicesima
20th - ventesimo/ventesima
21st - ventunesimo/ventunesima
30th - trentesimo/trentesima
100th - centesimo/centesima
1000th - millesimo/millesima

Dates in Italian

Expressing dates in Italian requires an understanding of both cardinal and ordinal numbers. In this section, we will explore how to express dates in Italian, including the vocabulary for days, months, and years.

Days of the Week

Let's start by learning the Italian names for the days of the week:

Monday - lunedì
Tuesday - martedì
Wednesday - mercoledì
Thursday - giovedì
Friday - venerdì
Saturday - sabato
Sunday - domenica

In Italian, the days of the week are not capitalized unless they appear at the beginning of a sentence.

Months of the Year

Next, let's learn the Italian names for the months of the year:

January - gennaio
February - febbraio
March - marzo
April - aprile
May - maggio
June - giugno
July - luglio
August - agosto
September - settembre
October - ottobre
November - novembre
December - dicembre

Again, in Italian, the months of the year are not capitalized unless they appear at the beginning of a sentence.

Expressing Dates

To express the date in Italian, you typically combine the day of the month, the month, and the year. For example:

January 1, 2022 - primo gennaio 2022
July 15, 2023 - quindici luglio 2023
December 31, 2024 - trentuno dicembre 2024

When writing the date, you can use a comma after the day and month for clarity, but it is not mandatory. It is also common to write the day before the month in Italian.

Talking about Birthdays

To talk about birthdays in Italian, you typically use the preposition "il" (on) followed by the day and month. For example:

My birthday is on January 10th. - Il mio compleanno è il dieci gennaio.
Her birthday is on August 20th. - Il suo compleanno è il venti agosto.

Giving the Year

When giving the year in Italian, you can simply state the number. For example:

1990 - mille novecento novanta
2025 - duemila venticinque

Saying "Today," "Yesterday," and "Tomorrow"

To express "today," "yesterday," and "tomorrow" in Italian, you can use the following words:

Today - oggi
Yesterday - ieri
Tomorrow - domani

For example:

Today is Monday. - Oggi è lunedì.
Yesterday was Sunday. - Ieri era domenica.
Tomorrow will be Tuesday. - Domani sarà martedì.

Conclusion

In this lesson, we have explored the Italian vocabulary related to numbers and dates. We have learned how to count from 0 to 1000, how to form ordinal numbers, and how to express dates in Italian using days, months, and years. By mastering these skills, you will be able to confidently communicate and understand the concept of time in Italian. Keep practicing and incorporating these words and phrases into your daily conversations to reinforce your learning. Buon lavoro! (Good work!)

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