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Welcome to our lesson on Cardinal Numbers in Tosk Albanian! Numbers are an essential part of any language, allowing us to quantify, describe, and navigate the world around us. Whether you're counting apples at the market, telling time, or discussing your age, understanding cardinal numbers is fundamental in daily communication.

In this lesson, you will learn the cardinal numbers from 0 to 20, as well as some larger numbers. We'll also look at their pronunciation and usage. By the end of this lesson, you’ll be able to count confidently in Tosk Albanian!

Importance of Cardinal Numbers

Cardinal numbers are the numbers we use for counting—think one, two, three, and so on. In Tosk Albanian, just like in English, these numbers form the basis for more complex mathematical concepts and everyday interactions. Mastering cardinal numbers will enable you to handle tasks like shopping, ordering food, or simply engaging in conversations where quantities are involved.

Structure of the Lesson

1. Introduction to Cardinal Numbers

2. Cardinal Numbers from 0 to 10

3. Cardinal Numbers from 11 to 20

4. Larger Cardinal Numbers

5. Practice Exercises

6. Solutions and Explanations

Introduction to Cardinal Numbers

Let's start by looking at the cardinal numbers in Tosk Albanian. Below is a table that illustrates the numbers from 0 to 20, along with their pronunciations and English translations.

Tosk Albanian	Pronunciation	English
zero	ˈzɛ.ro	zero
një	ɲɛ	one
dy	dy	two
tre	trɛ	three
katër	ˈka.tɾ	four
pesë	ˈpɛ.sə	five
gjashtë	ˈɟaʃ.tə	six
shtatë	ʃtɑ.tə	seven
tetë	tɛt	eight
nëntë	nən.tə	nine
dhjetë	ˈðjɛ.tə	ten
njëmbëdhjetë	ɲɛm.bəˈðjɛ.tə	eleven
dymbëdhjetë	dyɛm.bəˈðjɛ.tə	twelve
trembëdhjetë	trɛm.bəˈðjɛ.tə	thirteen
katërmbëdhjetë	ˈka.tɾɛm.bəˈðjɛ.tə	fourteen
pesëmbëdhjetë	ˈpɛ.sɛm.bəˈðjɛ.tə	fifteen
gjashtëmbëdhjetë	ɟaʃ.tɛm.bəˈðjɛ.tə	sixteen
shtatëmbëdhjetë	ʃtɑ.tɛm.bəˈðjɛ.tə	seventeen
tetëmbëdhjetë	tɛtɛm.bəˈðjɛ.tə	eighteen
nëntëmbëdhjetë	nən.tɛm.bəˈðjɛ.tə	nineteen
njëzet	ɲɛˈzɛt	twenty

As you can see, Tosk Albanian has its own unique pronunciation and structure. It is essential to practice these numbers aloud to become comfortable with their sounds and forms.

Cardinal Numbers from 0 to 10

Let’s examine the first ten cardinal numbers more closely. Understanding these basic numbers will aid in grasping the structure of higher numbers.

1. Zero (zero): This is the starting point of counting.

2. One (një): Often used to express singularity.

3. Two (dy): Used in pairing or duality.

4. Three (tre): Common in groupings or sets.

5. Four (katër): Important in various cultural contexts.

6. Five (pesë): Commonly seen in counting fingers or objects.

7. Six (gjashtë): Important in games or sports.

8. Seven (shtatë): Often linked with luck in various cultures.

9. Eight (tetë): A number with significance in many traditions.

10. Nine (nëntë): Used often in counting systems.

11. Ten (dhjetë): A milestone in counting, marking the end of the first decade.

Cardinal Numbers from 11 to 20

Now, let’s look at the numbers from eleven to twenty. Notice how they are formed in Tosk Albanian.

1. Eleven (njëmbëdhjetë): Formed by combining "one" with "ten".

2. Twelve (dymbëdhjetë): Formed by combining "two" with "ten".

3. Thirteen (trembëdhjetë): Formed by combining "three" with "ten".

4. Fourteen (katërmbëdhjetë): Formed by combining "four" with "ten".

5. Fifteen (pesëmbëdhjetë): Formed by combining "five" with "ten".

6. Sixteen (gjashtëmbëdhjetë): Formed by combining "six" with "ten".

7. Seventeen (shtatëmbëdhjetë): Formed by combining "seven" with "ten".

8. Eighteen (tetëmbëdhjetë): Formed by combining "eight" with "ten".

9. Nineteen (nëntëmbëdhjetë): Formed by combining "nine" with "ten".

10. Twenty (njëzet): A round number that signifies the end of this section.

Larger Cardinal Numbers

After mastering the numbers from 0 to 20, it’s important to know how to express larger numbers. Here’s how numbers continue in Tosk Albanian:

1. Twenty-one (njëzet e një): Formed by combining "twenty" with "one".

2. Twenty-two (njëzet e dy): Formed by combining "twenty" with "two".

3. Thirty (tridhjetë): A new base number.

4. Forty (katërdhjetë): Another base number.

5. Fifty (pesëdhjetë): Another base number.

6. Sixty (gjashtdhjetë): Another base number.

7. Seventy (shtatëdhjetë): Another base number.

8. Eighty (tetëdhjetë): Another base number.

9. Ninety (nëntëdhjetë): Another base number.

10. One hundred (njëqind): The first three-digit number.

You can build on these by continuing to add the smaller numbers. For example, one hundred and one would be njëqind e një.

Practice Exercises

Now that you've learned the cardinal numbers, it's time to practice! Below are some exercises designed to reinforce your learning.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blanks with the correct Tosk Albanian cardinal number.

1. ______ (three)

2. ______ (seven)

3. ______ (eleven)

4. ______ (twenty)

5. ______ (five)

Exercise 2: Match the English and Tosk Albanian Numbers

Match the English numbers on the left with their Tosk Albanian counterparts on the right.

1. One a. nëntëmbëdhjetë

2. Four b. katër

3. Eleven c. një

4. Twenty d. njëzet

5. Nineteen e. pesë

Exercise 3: Translate the Following Phrases

Translate the following phrases into Tosk Albanian.

1. Two apples

2. Fifteen students

3. Seven days

4. Eight books

5. Nineteen years

Exercise 4: Count in Tosk Albanian

Write the numbers from 0 to 20 in Tosk Albanian.

Exercise 5: Create Sentences

Create sentences using the following cardinal numbers in Tosk Albanian.

1. Three

2. Ten

3. Fifteen

Exercise 6: Listening Comprehension

Listen to the audio of numbers being called out in Tosk Albanian and write down the numbers you hear.

Exercise 7: Fill in the Missing Numbers

Given the sequence of numbers below, fill in the missing Tosk Albanian cardinal numbers.

1. një, dy, tre, ______, pesë, ______, nëntë

2. dhjetë, ______, trembëdhjetë, ______, pesëmbëdhjetë

Exercise 8: Number Bingo

Create a bingo card with Tosk Albanian numbers from 0 to 20. Call out the numbers in English and mark them on your card in Tosk Albanian.

Exercise 9: Number Pairs

Write down a pair of Tosk Albanian numbers that add up to the following sums:

1. 10

2. 15

3. 20

Exercise 10: Create a Dialogue

Write a short dialogue between two friends discussing their ages using Tosk Albanian cardinal numbers.

Solutions and Explanations

Now let’s check your answers!

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks

1. tre

2. shtatë

3. njëmbëdhjetë

4. njëzet

5. pesë

Exercise 2: Match the English and Tosk Albanian Numbers

1. One - c. një

2. Four - b. katër

3. Eleven - a. njëmbëdhjetë

4. Twenty - d. njëzet

5. Nineteen - e. nëntëmbëdhjetë

Exercise 3: Translate the Following Phrases

1. Dy mollë

2. Pesëmbëdhjetë nxënës

3. Shtatë ditë

4. Tetë libra

5. Nëntëmbëdhjetë vjet

Exercise 4: Count in Tosk Albanian

• zero, një, dy, tre, katër, pesë, gjashtë, shtatë, tetë, nëntë, dhjetë, njëmbëdhjetë, dymbëdhjetë, trembëdhjetë, katërmbëdhjetë, pesëmbëdhjetë, gjashtëmbëdhjetë, shtatëmbëdhjetë, tetëmbëdhjetë, nëntëmbëdhjetë, njëzet

Exercise 5: Create Sentences

1. Kam tre libër. (I have three books.)

2. Kam dhjetë vjet. (I am ten years old.)

3. Kam pesëmbëdhjetë miq. (I have fifteen friends.)

Exercise 6: Listening Comprehension

(Answers will vary based on the audio provided.)

Exercise 7: Fill in the Missing Numbers

1. katër, pesë

2. njëmbëdhjetë, dymbëdhjetë

Exercise 8: Number Bingo

(Answers will vary based on the bingo card created.)

Exercise 9: Number Pairs

1. (5, 5) or (6, 4) or (7, 3) or (8, 2) or (9, 1)

2. (7, 8) or (6, 9) or (5, 10)

3. (10, 10) or (15, 5) or (20, 0)

Exercise 10: Create a Dialogue

(Answers will vary based on the dialogues created.)

Congratulations on completing this lesson on cardinal numbers in Tosk Albanian! Practice makes perfect, so keep using these numbers in your conversations. With time, you’ll find them becoming second nature.

Table of Contents - Tosk Albanian Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Basic Concepts

• Nouns and Gender
• Verbs and Present Tense
• Definite Articles
• Personal Pronouns
• To Be and To Have

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Numbers and Time

• Cardinal Numbers
• Time and Dates

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Adjectives and Nouns Agreement
• Adverbs of Manner

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Interrogative Words

• Question Words
• Negation

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Family and Friends

• Family Members
• Adjectives to Describe People
• Verbs to Describe Actions
• Talking About Friends

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Food and Drink

• Types of Food
• Drinks
• Eating Out

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Holidays and Celebrations

• National Holidays
• Religious Celebrations

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Albanian Culture

• History of Albania
• Traditions and Customs

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Geography and Landmarks

• Geography of Albania
• Landmarks and Monuments

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Arts and Literature

• Famous Albanian Writers and Poets
• Musical Traditions

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Sports and Leisure

• Popular Sports
• Leisure Activities

Other Lessons

• Adverbs of Manner
• Time and Dates
• Gender
• Definite Articles
• How to Use Have
• Conditional Mood
• Personal Pronouns
• To Be and To Have
• Adjectives
• Questions

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