Language/Western-frisian/Vocabulary/Numbers-1-20
Introduction
In this lesson, you will learn how to count from 1 to 20 in Western Frisian. Numbers are an essential part of any language, and learning them is an important step in becoming fluent. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to count from 1 to 20 in Western Frisian and pronounce each number correctly.
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Western Frisian Numbers 1-20
In Western Frisian, numbers are typically written using Arabic numerals (0-9). Here are the numbers one through twenty in Western Frisian:
| Western Frisian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ien | ee-uhn | one |
| twa | twah | two |
| trije | tree-yuh | three |
| fjouwer | fyour-wuhr | four |
| fiif | fee-if | five |
| seis | sice | six |
| sân | sahn | seven |
| acht | ahgt | eight |
| njoggen | nyoh-ghun | nine |
| tsien | teen | ten |
| alve | ahl-vuh | eleven |
| tolve | tohl-vuh | twelve |
| trettjin | treht-chin | thirteen |
| fjirtjin | feer-chin | fourteen |
| fyftjin | fift-chin | fifteen |
| sechtjin | sicht-chin | sixteen |
| santjin | sant-chin | seventeen |
| achttjin | ahgt-chin | eighteen |
| njoggentjin | nyoh-ghun-chin | nineteen |
| tweintich | tweyn-tich | twenty |
Note that Western Frisian numbers are similar to Dutch and German numbers, which use the same base system. The words for 11-19 are compound words made by using the word for 'ten' followed by 1-9.
Pronunciation Tips
Western Frisian has several vowel and consonant sounds that may be unfamiliar to English speakers. Here are a few general tips for pronouncing Western Frisian numbers:
- The letter 'j' is pronounced like the English 'y'. - The letters 'â', 'ê', 'û' represent distinct vowel sounds that are different from English vowel sounds. - The letter 'r' is trilled in Western Frisian, as in Spanish or Russian.
To practice your Western Frisian pronunciation, try repeating each number after hearing it pronounced by a native speaker. You can also record yourself and compare your pronunciation to that of a native speaker.
Practice Exercises
Here are a few exercises to help you practice counting in Western Frisian:
1. Count from 1 to 10, then back down to 1. 2. Count from 11 to 20, then back down to 11. 3. Say each of the numbers in the table above and test your pronunciation against the pronunciation guide. 4. Have a friend or language partner say a number in Western Frisian, and try to say the number that comes before or after it.
Conclusion
In this lesson, you have learned how to count from 1 to 20 in Western Frisian and how to pronounce each number. Use the practice exercises to continue to improve your skills, and try incorporating the numbers into your everyday conversations. In the next lesson, we will learn how to tell time in Western Frisian.
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