Language/Dari/Vocabulary/Numbers-1-20
Introduction
In this lesson, we will learn the Dari numbers from 1 to 20. Numbers are essential in any language, and they are particularly important if you want to go shopping, tell time, or simply count. You'll find out that the Dari language is rich in numerals, and learning them is a fascinating experience.
You might think that numbers are just numbers, but in Dari, there are some unique features to them. For example, the numbers from 11 to 19 take on a different form and pronunciation structure than the rest of the numbers. Keep in mind that counting in Dari involves some guttural sounds that might take you some time to master. However, it is worth the effort since learning numbers opens up many opportunities to communicate and understand basic math concepts.
This lesson is part of the "Complete 0 to A1 Dari Course". By the end of this lesson, you will be able to count from 1 to 20 in Dari fluently and understand basic numeric expressions. So let's dive in, shall we?
Take some time to dive into these other pages after completing this lesson: Feelings and Emotions & Basic Greetings.
Dari Numbers
Here is the table with Dari numbers from 1 to 20.
| Dari | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| یک | Yak | One |
| دو | Du | Two |
| سه | Se | Three |
| چهار | Chahar | Four |
| پنج | Panj | Five |
| شش | Shash | Six |
| هفت | Haft | Seven |
| هشت | Hasht | Eight |
| نه | Noh | Nine |
| ده | Dah | Ten |
| یازده | Yazdah | Eleven |
| دوازده | Davazdah | Twelve |
| سیزده | Sizdah | Thirteen |
| چهارده | Chahardah | Fourteen |
| پانزده | Panzdah | Fifteen |
| شانزده | Shanzdah | Sixteen |
| هفده | Haftdah | Seventeen |
| هجده | Hashtdah | Eighteen |
| نوزده | Nuzdah | Nineteen |
| بیست | Bist | Twenty |
Let's break down each number with its pronunciation and usage.
One (یک)
In Dari, یک (yak) means "one". It is a simple yet important number since it serves as a basis for counting further.
Two (دو)
The Dari word for "two" is دو (du), which is straightforward to pronounce. It might be worth noting that the word دو is also used in Persian, Pashto, and Urdu for "two".
Three (سه)
The number "three" in Dari is سه (seh), with a soft 's' sound at the beginning. It's a common number and an essential element in arithmetic calculations, among other things.
Four (چهار)
The word for "four" in Dari is چهار (chahar), with a guttural 'ch' sound at the beginning. It requires some practice, but it's an important number to learn.
Five (پنج)
To express "five" in Dari, we use پنج (panj), which is an easy-to-pronounce numeric value. It is used quite frequently in everyday life.
Six (شش)
The number "six" in Dari is شش (shash), which has a soft and short 'sh' sound. It's a relatively easy word to remember and pronounce, making it a simple addition to your vocabulary.
Seven (هفت)
The Dari word for "seven" is هفت (haft), which is a crucial number in Dari culture, especially in the Koran. Seven is considered a holy number, so it's essential to learn how to accurately pronounce and use it.
Eight (هشت)
To express "eight" in Dari, we use هشت (hasht), with a soft 'h' at the beginning. It is neither difficult to learn nor pronounce, so it should be relatively easy to add to your vocabulary.
Nine (نه)
In Dari, "nine" is نه (noh), a simple two-lettered number that makes it easy to remember.
Ten (ده)
The word for "ten" in Dari is ده (dah), which is identical in pronunciation to its Persian counterpart. It's a base number in most mathematical operations.
Eleven (یازده)
Dari numbers have an interesting way of expressing numbers from 11 to 19. They combine the digit corresponding to units and the word for "ten" (ده). In this case, "eleven" is یازده (yazdah), which consists of the word for "ten" (ده) and 1 (یک). It would help if you practiced differentiating these numbers from the rest.
Twelve (دوازده)
"Davazdah" (دوازده) is the Dari word for "twelve". It consists of the word for "ten" (ده) and 2 (دو). It might be a bit tricky to get used to, but you can make it through.
Thirteen (سیزده)
To express "thirteen" in Dari, we use سیزده (sizdah), which means "ten-three". It consists of the word for "ten" (ده) and 3 (سه). It might take a while to become more comfortable with these small adjustments, but practice makes perfect.
Fourteen (چهارده)
"Fourteen" in Dari is چهارده (chahardah), which is the combination of the word for "ten" (ده) and 4 (چهار). It's a critical number in Dari, and it's relatively easy to memorize.
Fifteen (پانزده)
The word for "fifteen" in Dari is پانزده (panzdah), which means "ten-five". It consists of the word for "ten" (ده) and 5 (پنج).
Sixteen (شانزده)
To express "sixteen" in Dari, we use شانزده (shanzdah), meaning "ten-six". It's easy to recognize that from the combination of "ten" (ده) and 6 (شش).
Seventeen (هفده)
"Dari" for "seventeen" is هفده (haftdah), which is a combination of the word for "ten" (ده) and 7 (هفت). This number is relatively easy to pronounce and remember, due to its simplicity in construction.
Eighteen (هجده)
The word expressing "eighteen" in Dari is هجده (hashtdah), which means "ten-eight". It consists of the word for "ten" (ده) and 8 (هشت).
Nineteen (نوزده)
To express "nineteen" in Dari, we use نوزده (nuzdah), which means "ten-nine". It consists of two parts: "ten" (ده) and 9 (نه).
Twenty (بیست)
The Dari word for "twenty" is بیست (bist), which is a straightforward pronunciation to learn. It's a combination of "two" (دو) and "ten" (ده).
Now that you know how to count to 20 in Dari, let's learn how to use them in everyday conversations.
Counting in Dari
The following are some examples of using numbers in basic sentences you might use in everyday conversations.
Example 1
Translation: "I have one plate." (من یک سفره دارم) In this example, we're using یک (one) and سفره (plate) to make the sentence "I have one plate." (من یک سفره دارم)Example 2
| Dari | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| یک | Yak | One |
| سفره | Sufré | Plate |
| هست | Hast | Is |
| من | Man | I |
Example 3
| Dari | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ساعت | Sa'aat | Hour |
| یک | Yak | One |
| است | Ast | Is |
Videos
Dari Numbers 1 - 20 - YouTube
Learn Dari (Afghan Persian/Farsi) - Lesson 3 (Numbers) - YouTube
| Dari | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| نوزده | Nuzdah | Nineteen |
| سال | Saal | Year |
| هستند | Hastand | Are |
| ایشان | Eshan | They |