Language/Turkish/Vocabulary/Count-to-10
Hi Turkish learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to count from 1 to 10 in Turkish. Numbers are an essential part of any language, and in Turkish, counting is easy once you know the basics. Let's get started!
Counting from 1 to 5
To get started, let's learn the numbers from one to five. Once you have learned these, counting to 10 is a breeze.
| Turkish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Bir | beer | One |
| İki | eeki | Two |
| Üç | ooch | Three |
| Dört | dort | Four |
| Beş | besh | Five |
Here are some examples of how to use these numbers in common phrases:
- Person 1: Bir elma alabilir miyim? (Can I have an apple?)
- Person 2: Tabii, buyrun. (Sure, here you go.)
- Person 1: Kaç kardeşiniz var? (How many siblings do you have?)
- Person 2: İki erkek kardeşim var. (I have two brothers.)
Counting from 6 to 10
Now that we know how to count to five, let's move on to the next set of numbers. These are slightly trickier to pronounce, but with a bit of effort, you'll have them down in no time.
| Turkish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Altı | altuh | Six |
| Yedi | yedi | Seven |
| Sekiz | sekiz | Eight |
| Dokuz | doh-cuz | Nine |
| On | ohn | Ten |
Let's take a look at some dialogues that use these new numbers:
- Person 1: Beş tane elma alabilirim lütfen. (I'll have five apples, please.)
- Person 2: Beş mi? Altı tane daha alın, bir indirim var. (Five? Get six more, there's a discount.)
- Person 1: Yılbaşı hediyesi olarak kaç adet çikolata aldın? (How many chocolates did you buy as a New Year's gift?)
- Person 2: Dokuz tane aldım. (I bought nine.)
Congratulations, you now know how to count from 1 to 10 in Turkish! Keep practicing, and soon counting will be second nature to you. To continue improving your Turkish Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
Fun Facts
- Turkish mathematician Ali Kușçu wrote several books on arithmetic, including one that gave a detailed analysis of the decimal system. - In many Turkish stores, the prices are negotiable, so don't be afraid to haggle! - The origins of the Turkish number system go back to the ancient Turkic peoples, who used a system based on groups of five and ten.
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