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2. ____, seitsemän, kahdeksan, yhdeksän, kymmenen | 2. ____, seitsemän, kahdeksan, yhdeksän, kymmenen | ||
3. kuusitoista, ____, kahdeksantoista, yhdeksäntoista, ____ | 3. kuusitoista, ____, kahdeksantoista, yhdeksäntoista, ____ | ||
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3. Her birthday is on the eleventh of August. | 3. Her birthday is on the eleventh of August. | ||
4. We bought twelve apples and ten oranges. | 4. We bought twelve apples and ten oranges. | ||
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Introduction
In this lesson, we will dive into the fascinating world of numbers in Finnish. Numbers are an essential part of any language, and learning them is crucial for everyday communication. In this lesson, we will focus on numbers 1 to 20 in Finnish, and we will explore how to use them in sentences. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to count and use these numbers confidently in your conversations.
Numbers 1-10
Let's start by learning the numbers from 1 to 10 in Finnish. Take your time to listen to the pronunciation and practice saying the numbers out loud. Remember, practice makes perfect!
Finnish | Pronunciation | English |
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yksi | yh-ski | one |
kaksi | kahk-see | two |
kolme | kohl-meh | three |
neljä | nel-yah | four |
viisi | vee-see | five |
kuusi | koo-see | six |
seitsemän | sigh-tseh-mahn | seven |
kahdeksan | kah-dehk-sahn | eight |
yhdeksän | yh-dehk-sahn | nine |
kymmenen | kuhm-meh-nehn | ten |
Here are a few examples of how to use these numbers in sentences:
- Minulla on kaksi kissaa. (I have two cats.)
- Kolme ystävääni tulee juhliini. (Three of my friends are coming to my party.)
- Neljä omenaa maksoi viisi euroa. (Four apples cost five euros.)
Numbers 11-20
Now let's move on to the numbers from 11 to 20 in Finnish. These numbers have a slightly different structure compared to the previous ones, so pay close attention to the pronunciation and practice saying them aloud.
Finnish | Pronunciation | English |
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yksitoista | yh-kih-toy-stah | eleven |
kaksitoista | kahk-sih-toy-stah | twelve |
kolmetoista | kohl-meh-toy-stah | thirteen |
neljätoista | nel-yah-toy-stah | fourteen |
viisitoista | vee-see-toy-stah | fifteen |
kuusitoista | koo-see-toy-stah | sixteen |
seitsemäntoista | sigh-tseh-mahn-toy-stah | seventeen |
kahdeksantoista | kah-dehk-sahn-toy-stah | eighteen |
yhdeksäntoista | yh-dehk-sahn-toy-stah | nineteen |
kaksikymmentä | kahk-sih-kuhm-mehn-tah | twenty |
Let's see some examples of how to use these numbers in sentences:
- Hän täyttää kaksikymmentä vuotta huomenna. (He/She turns twenty tomorrow.)
- Meillä on yhdeksäntoista oppilasta luokassa. (We have nineteen students in the classroom.)
- Seitsemäntoista kukkaa kukoistaa puutarhassani. (Seventeen flowers are blooming in my garden.)
Cultural Insights
Numbers hold cultural significance in every language, and Finnish is no exception. In Finnish culture, numbers are often associated with superstitions, celebrations, and traditions.
The number seven (seitsemän) is considered lucky in Finnish culture. It is associated with good fortune and is often seen as a magical number. Many Finnish traditions and beliefs revolve around the number seven, such as the belief that if you pick seven different flowers and put them under your pillow on Midsummer's Eve, you will dream of your future spouse.
These cultural insights add depth and richness to the language learning experience. Understanding the cultural significance of numbers can enhance your understanding of Finnish society and its traditions.
Exercises
Let's now put our knowledge of numbers 1 to 20 in Finnish to the test. Complete the following exercises and check your answers below:
Exercise 1: Fill in the missing numbers in Finnish.
1. yksi, kaksi, ____, neljä, viisi
2. ____, seitsemän, kahdeksan, yhdeksän, kymmenen
3. kuusitoista, ____, kahdeksantoista, yhdeksäntoista, ____
4. kolme, ____, viisi, ____, seitsemän
Exercise 2: Translate the following sentences from English to Finnish.
1. I have three brothers and two sisters.
2. There are fifteen students in the classroom.
3. Her birthday is on the eleventh of August.
4. We bought twelve apples and ten oranges.
Exercise 3: Create your own sentences using numbers 1 to 20 in Finnish.
Solutions
Exercise 1:
1. kolme 2. kuusi 3. seitsemäntoista, yhdeksän 4. neljä, kuusi
Exercise 2:
1. Minulla on kolme veljeä ja kaksi sisarta. 2. Luokassa on viisitoista opiskelijaa. 3. Hänen syntymäpäivänsä on elokuun yhdestoista. 4. Ostimme kaksitoista omenaa ja kymmenen appelsiinia.
Exercise 3: (Answers may vary)
1. Kävelen joka päivä kaksi kilometriä. 2. Ostin seitsemän kirjaa ja kahdeksan kynää. 3. Tänään on neljästoista päivä kuusta. 4. Lapset piirsivät kaksikymmentä kuvaa.
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have successfully learned the numbers from 1 to 20 in Finnish and how to use them in sentences. Make sure to practice these numbers regularly to reinforce your knowledge. Understanding numbers is essential for everyday communication, and now you can confidently count and use numbers in Finnish. Keep up the great work as you progress through your Finnish language journey!
Videos
Learn Finnish - Finnish in Three Minutes - Numbers 1-10 - YouTube
Learn Finnish! Lesson 3: Numbers 1-10 - Numerot 1-10 - YouTube
Learn Finnish! Lesson 4: Numbers 11-20 - Numerot 11-20 - YouTube
Learn Finnish! Lesson 51: Numbers from 100 onwards - Numerot ...
Sources
- Finnish Numbers - How to count in Finnish - ielanguages.com
- Finnish numbers — Of Languages and Numbers
Other Lessons
- Dining Out
- Hobbies and Leisure
- Science and Technology
- Greetings and Introductions
- How to say Good Bye?
- At Home
- Animal
- How to Say Hello and Greetings
- Dinner Table
- Telling Time
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