Language/Marathi/Vocabulary/Numbers-1-20
Introduction
Welcome to the Marathi Vocabulary lesson on numbers 1-20. In this lesson, you will learn how to count from 1 to 20 in Marathi, how to pronounce them correctly, and how to write them in Devanagari script, which is the script used for writing Marathi. Knowing how to count in Marathi is essential for communication and navigating everyday situations, such as telling time and shopping for items with specific quantities. So, let's get started!
Marathi Numbers 1-10
Let's begin with the numbers 1-10 in Marathi. Take a look at the table below to see how these numbers are written in Marathi, their pronunciation, and English translation.
| Marathi | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| एक | ['e:k] | one |
| दोन | ['do:n] | two |
| तीन | ['tin] | three |
| चार | ['tʃa:r] | four |
| पाच | ['pa:tʃ] | five |
| सहा | ['saha:] | six |
| सात | [sa:t] | seven |
| आठ | ['a:ʈʰ] | eight |
| नऊ | ['nau:] | nine |
| दहा | ['daha:] | ten |
Some things you should keep in mind when pronouncing the numbers in Marathi:
1. The pronunciation guide is based on the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). 2. IPA is a system for transcribing the sounds of spoken language in a phonetic alphabet. 3. All languages have their own set of sounds that may not exist in other languages. 4. Try to mimic the sounds as closely as possible to achieve an accurate pronunciation.
Marathi Numbers 11-20
Now, let's move on to the numbers 11-20 in Marathi. These numbers follow a peculiar pattern based on the words for "ten" (दहा, 'daha:') and "one" (एक, 'e:k'). In essence, the pattern involves combining the word for "ten" with the word for "one" using the conjunction "आणि" (a:ɳi), which means "and" in Marathi. The word for "and" unites the two numbers to form a new word representing the combined value. See the table below for the complete list of numbers 11-20 in Marathi.
| Marathi | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| अकरा | ['akra:] | eleven (combination of एक + दहा) |
| बारा | ['ba:ɾa:] | twelve (combination of दोन + दहा) |
| तेरा | ['te:ɾa:] | thirteen (combination of तीन + दहा) |
| चौदा | ['tʃoud̪a:] | fourteen (combination of चार + दहा) |
| पंधरा | ['pa:ndʰa:ɾa:] | fifteen (combination of पाच + दहा) |
| सोळा | ['sol:a:] | sixteen (combination of सहा + दहा) |
| सतरा | [sa:ta:ɾa:] | seventeen (combination of सात + दहा) |
| अठरा | ['aʈʰa:ɾa:] | eighteen (combination of आठ + दहा) |
| एकोणीस | ['eko:ni:s] | nineteen (combination of एक + नऊ) |
| वीस | ['vi:s] | twenty (combination of नऊ + दहा) |
Remember, when pronouncing the numbers, pay attention to each vowel and consonant sound. Some sounds may be difficult for those new to the language, but with practice, you will become more proficient.
Writing Marathi Numbers in Devanagari
Now you know how to read and pronounce the Marathi numbers from 1 to 20. It's also essential to learn how to write them in Devanagari script. Devanagari script is an abugida (alphasyllabary) used for writing several Indian languages, including Marathi, Hindi, and Nepali.
To understand how to write the numbers in Marathi script, refer to the table below:
| Marathi | Devanagari Script |
|---|---|
| १ | एक |
| २ | दोन |
| ३ | तीन |
| ४ | चार |
| ५ | पाच |
| ६ | सहा |
| ७ | सात |
| ८ | आठ |
| ९ | नऊ |
| १० | दहा |
Let's take the number "one" in Marathi script as an example. The character is "एक" (ehk), which is written in Devanagari script as "१". From this chart, you can learn how to write Marathi numbers from 1 to 20 in Devanagari script.
Conclusion
Congratulations, you have learned the Marathi numbers from 1 to 20, their pronunciation, and how to write them in the Devanagari script. This knowledge is essential to communicate in day-to-day life, and it is a stepping stone to acquiring a more in-depth understanding of the Marathi language. Don't hesitate to practice each day to achieve proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing the language. We hope you enjoyed this lesson and are ready to move on to the next one!