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Welcome to our exciting lesson on counting in Latin! Understanding numbers is not just about being able to tally things up; it’s a foundational skill that will enhance your ability to engage with the Latin language and culture. Whether you're ordering food, discussing time, or diving into ancient texts, knowing your numbers is essential.

In this lesson, we’ll journey through the numbers 1 to 100, focusing on both cardinal and ordinal numbers. Cardinal numbers are the basic numbers we use for counting, while ordinal numbers tell us the position or rank of something (like first, second, third, etc.). By the end of this lesson, you will not only be able to count in Latin, but you will also understand the significance of these numbers in everyday conversation.

Let's dive right in!

Importance of Numbers in Latin

Numbers are fundamental in any language. They provide a way to quantify and express ideas clearly. In Latin, numbers also have historical significance, appearing in various texts, from mathematical writings to poetry and rhetoric. By mastering numbers, you're not just learning a language—you're unlocking a doorway to understanding the Roman world.

Structure of the Lesson

This lesson is structured as follows:

• Cardinal Numbers (1-100)

• Ordinal Numbers (1-100)

• Practice Exercises

• Detailed Solutions and Explanations

Cardinal Numbers (1-100)

Let's start with cardinal numbers. Cardinal numbers express quantity. Here are the numbers from 1 to 100 in Latin:

Latin	Pronunciation	English
unus	ˈu.nus	one
duo	ˈdu.o	two
tres	trɛs	three
quattuor	ˈkwat.tu.or	four
quinque	ˈkwɪŋ.kwe	five
sex	sɛks	six
septem	ˈsɛp.tem	seven
octo	ˈok.to	eight
novem	ˈno.vɛm	nine
decem	ˈde.kɛm	ten
undecim	unˈde.kɪm	eleven
duodecim	du.oˈde.kɪm	twelve
tredecim	treˈde.kɪm	thirteen
quattuordecim	kwatˈtu.or.de.kɪm	fourteen
quindecim	kwinˈde.kɪm	fifteen
sedecim	seˈde.kɪm	sixteen
septendecim	sepˈten.de.kɪm	seventeen
duodeviginti	du.o.deˈwiɡ.ɪn.ti	eighteen
undeviginti	un.deˈwiɡ.ɪn.ti	nineteen
viginti	ˈwi.ɡɪn.ti	twenty
viginti unus	wi.ɡɪnˈti ˈu.nus	twenty-one
viginti duo	wi.ɡɪnˈti ˈdu.o	twenty-two
viginti tres	wi.ɡɪnˈti trɛs	twenty-three
viginti quattuor	wi.ɡɪnˈti ˈkwat.tu.or	twenty-four
viginti quinque	wi.ɡɪnˈti ˈkwɪŋ.kwe	twenty-five
triginta	ˈtri.ɡɪn.tɑ	thirty
quadraginta	kwaˈdra.ɡɪn.tɑ	forty
quinquaginta	kwin.kwaˈɡɪn.tɑ	fifty
sexaginta	sɛkˈsa.ɡɪn.tɑ	sixty
septuaginta	sɛpˈtua.ɡɪn.tɑ	seventy
octoginta	ok.toˈɡɪn.tɑ	eighty
nonaginta	no.nɑˈɡɪn.tɑ	ninety
centum	ˈkɛn.tum	one hundred

As you can see, learning these numbers is a bit like putting together a puzzle. Each number builds on the previous ones.

Ordinal Numbers (1-100)

Now, let's take a look at ordinal numbers. These numbers indicate position rather than quantity. Here’s how the first few ordinal numbers are expressed in Latin:

Latin	Pronunciation	English
primus	ˈpri.mus	first
secundus	sɛˈkun.dus	second
tertius	ˈtɛr.ti.us	third
quartus	ˈkwar.tus	fourth
quintus	ˈkwɪn.tus	fifth
sextus	ˈsɛks.tus	sixth
septimus	ˈsɛp.ti.mus	seventh
octavus	okˈta.vus	eighth
nonus	ˈno.nus	ninth
decimus	ˈdɛ.kɪ.mus	tenth
undecimus	unˈde.kɪ.mus	eleventh
duodecimus	du.oˈde.kɪ.mus	twelfth
tertius decimus	ˈtɛr.ti.us deˈkɪ.mus	thirteenth
quadragesimus	kwaˈdra.ɡɛ.sɪ.mus	fortieth
quinquagesimus	kwin.kwaˈɡɛ.sɪ.mus	fiftieth
sexagesimus	sɛkˈsa.ɡɛ.sɪ.mus	sixtieth
septuagesimus	sɛpˈtua.ɡɛ.sɪ.mus	seventieth
octogesimus	ok.toˈɡɛ.sɪ.mus	eightieth
nonagesimus	no.nɑˈɡɛ.sɪ.mus	ninetieth
centesimus	kɛnˈtɛ.sɪ.mus	one hundredth

When forming ordinal numbers, you’ll notice that they often share similar roots with cardinal numbers. This can make learning them a bit easier!

Practice Exercises

Now that you've had a chance to learn the numbers, here are some exercises to help reinforce your understanding.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blanks with the correct Latin numbers:

1. The first month of the year is __________ (January).

2. There are __________ (seven) days in a week.

3. My birthday is on the __________ (twelfth) of May.

4. I have __________ (five) apples.

5. __________ (sixty) is a large number.

Exercise 2: Translation Challenge

Translate the following English numbers into Latin:

1. twenty-three

2. forty-five

3. seventy-eight

4. ninety-nine

5. fifty

Exercise 3: Matching Ordinals

Match the ordinal numbers with their English meanings:

1. quartus

2. primus

3. sextus

4. nonus

5. duodecimus

• A. sixth

• B. ninth

• C. twelfth

• D. first

• E. fourth

Exercise 4: Number Sentences

Create sentences in Latin using the following numbers:

1. twenty

2. thirty-five

3. eighty-four

4. hundred

5. fourteen

Exercise 5: Counting in Latin

Count from 1 to 10 in Latin and write it down.

Exercise 6: Ordinal Position

Write down the ordinal position of the following items:

1. First place in a race

2. Second book on the shelf

3. Third student in line

4. Fourth car in the parking lot

5. Fifth song on the playlist

Exercise 7: Create a Number Story

Write a short story using at least five different numbers in Latin.

Exercise 8: Vocabulary Quiz

Fill in the correct Latin number for the following English translations:

1. eight

2. thirty-three

3. seventy-one

4. fifty-six

5. ninety

Exercise 9: Listening Practice

Listen to someone count from 1 to 10 in Latin and write down what you hear.

Exercise 10: Conversation Practice

Use the numbers learned to ask a partner questions, such as:

1. How many brothers do you have?

2. What is the first book you read?

3. Can you name five animals?

4. How many languages do you speak?

Detailed Solutions and Explanations

Now, let’s go through the exercises and provide detailed solutions to help you understand how to apply what you have learned.

Solutions to Exercise 1

1. primus

2. septem

3. duodecimus

4. quinque

5. sexaginta

Solutions to Exercise 2

1. viginti tres

2. quadraginta quinque

3. septuaginta octo

4. nonaginta novem

5. quinquaginta

Solutions to Exercise 3

1 - E (quartus - fourth)

2 - D (primus - first)

3 - A (sextus - sixth)

4 - B (nonus - ninth)

5 - C (duodecimus - twelfth)

Solutions to Exercise 4

1. Viginti est numerus.

2. Triginta quinque sunt in mensa.

3. Octoginta quattuor est in libris.

4. Centum est magnum numerus.

5. Quattuordecim sunt in sacco.

Solutions to Exercise 5

Unus, duo, tres, quattuor, quinque, sex, septem, octo, novem, decem.

Solutions to Exercise 6

1. Primus

2. Secundus

3. Tertius

4. Quartus

5. Quintus

Solutions to Exercise 7

Your story should include at least five numbers in Latin, such as:

"Quattuor pueri in ludo ludunt." (Four boys are playing in the school.)

Solutions to Exercise 8

1. octo

2. triginta tres

3. septuaginta unum

4. quinquaginta sex

5. nonaginta

Solutions to Exercise 9

Your answers will vary based on your listening.

Solutions to Exercise 10

Your conversation will vary based on your partner’s answers.

By completing these exercises, you should feel much more confident in your ability to use Latin numbers in various contexts.

In this lesson, we have covered a lot of ground, from counting in Latin to understanding the importance of numbers in expressing ideas. Remember, practice makes perfect, so keep revisiting these numbers, and soon you'll be counting in Latin like a pro!

Table of Contents - Latin Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Greetings and Introductions

• Basic Greetings
• Introducing Yourself

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Nouns and Pronouns

• Noun Declensions
• Personal Pronouns

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Numbers and Time

• Numbers 1-100
• Telling Time

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Verbs and Conjugations

• Present Tense
• Imperfect Tense

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Describing Relationships

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Adjective Declensions
• Comparative and Superlative Adjectives

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Food and Dining

• Food Items
• Dining and Meals

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Roman History and Mythology

• Roman Gods and Goddesses
• Famous Roman Figures

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Prepositions and Conjunctions

• Prepositions
• Coordinating Conjunctions

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Directions and Locations

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Roman Literature and Art

• Roman Poetry and Poets
• Roman Architecture and Art

Sources

• Latin Numbers 1-100 | Latin Language Blog
• Latin numerals - Wikipedia

Other Lessons

• Numbers
• Fruits
• Weather
• Express Surprise
• Days Of The Week
• Food Items
• Family
• Animals
• How to Say Hello and Greetings
• Education

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