Language/Gujarati/Vocabulary/Count-to-10
Hi Gujarati learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to count to 10 in Gujarati. Numbers are a fundamental part of any language, and Gujarati is no exception. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to count to 10 in Gujarati and will have a good understanding of Gujarati numbers. As always, we will also include some interesting cultural information and fun facts. Let's get started!
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Basic Numbers
In Gujarati, numbers are written in the Devanagari script. Here are the Gujarati numbers from 1 to 10:
| Gujarati | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| એક | Eka | One |
| બે | Be | Two |
| ત્રણ | Trana | Three |
| ચાર | Chara | Four |
| પાંચ | Pancha | Five |
| છ | Chhaa | Six |
| સાત | Sata | Seven |
| આઠ | Aata | Eight |
| નવ | Nava | Nine |
| દસ | Dasa | Ten |
When counting past 10, Gujarati uses a decimal system similar to English. For example, the number 11 is ગ્યારવાં (gyarvana), which is a combination of the words for 10 (દસ, dasa) and 1 (એક, eka). Similarly, 22 is translated as બાવીસ (bavis), using the word for 20 (વીસ, vis) and 2 (બે, be).
Cultural Information
Gujarati numbers are an important part of daily life in Gujarat, the western Indian state where Gujarati is the official language. Numbers are used in a variety of settings, including time-telling, currency, and numbering pages in books.
Gujarati numbers are also essential for bargaining at local markets, where vendors often quote prices in Gujarati. Knowing how to count to 10 in Gujarati and understanding basic numbers will make shopping in Gujarat a more enjoyable experience, as you will be able to communicate better with vendors.
In addition to their practical uses, Gujarati numbers have also inspired art and literature. For example, the Gujarati poet Saroj Pathak wrote a poem called "અક્ષર નુ કપટ" (Akshar Nu Kapata), which uses different numbers to describe various emotions.
Fun Facts
- The word for 1 (એક, eka) is used in many Gujarati idioms and proverbs. For example, "એક ખંડ વિના વજન નથી" (Eka khand vina vajan nathi) means "a single piece cannot have weight". - In Gujarati, the word for 100 (સો, so) is often used to mean "a lot" or "very". For example, "હું સો કામ કરી રહ્યો હતો" (Hu so kaam kari rahyo hato) means "I was doing a lot of work". - The Gujarati number system is used not only in Gujarat but also in other regions of India, including Maharashtra and Rajasthan.
Dialogue
Let's imagine a short dialogue to help you see the numbers in context:
- Person 1: દસ પાંચ યાદ કરવા માટે મને સહાય કરો. (Dasa panch yaad karva mate mane sahay karo) (Help me remember 10 and 5)
- Person 2: ખરાબ યાદ્ કરવામાં તમે કામિયાબ થશો. દસ પાંચ. (Kharab yaad karvama tame kamyab thasho. Dasa panch.) (You will succeed in remembering them even though they are difficult. Ten Five.)
Next Steps
Now that you have learned how to count to 10 in Gujarati, you can use this knowledge to further improve your Gujarati vocabulary. To learn more Gujarati words, check out the [ [Language/Gujarati/Vocabulary|Vocabulary] ] section on Polyglot Club.
Don't forget to practice the numbers you just learned with a native Gujarati speaker. Find native speakers and ask them any questions you may have. The more you practice, the more comfortable you will become with the language.
We hope you have enjoyed this lesson on how to count to 10 in Gujarati. Keep practicing and exploring the language!
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Sources
- Gujarati/Numbers - Wikibooks, open books for an open world
- Gujarati Numbers 0 - 20 - Learn Gujarati language - For English ...
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