Language/Bosnian/Vocabulary/Numbers-and-Counting
Welcome to this exciting lesson on Bosnian Vocabulary: Numbers and Counting! Understanding numbers is fundamental in any language, as they help us navigate everyday situations—from shopping to telling time and everything in between. In this lesson, we will dive into the world of numbers in Bosnian, learning to count from 0 to 100 and how to use these numbers in various contexts.
The structure of this lesson will include:
- An overview of Bosnian numbers from 0 to 100
- Examples illustrating the use of numbers in sentences
- Practice exercises to reinforce your learning
- Solutions and explanations for each exercise
Let’s get started!
Counting from 0 to 10[edit | edit source]
Learning how to count in Bosnian begins with the basics. Here are the numbers from 0 to 10:
| Bosnian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| nula | /nula/ | zero |
| jedan | /jɛdan/ | one |
| dva | /dva/ | two |
| tri | /tri/ | three |
| četiri | /tʃɛtiri/ | four |
| pet | /pɛt/ | five |
| šest | /ʃɛst/ | six |
| sedam | /sɛdam/ | seven |
| osam | /ɔsam/ | eight |
| devet | /dɛvɛt/ | nine |
| deset | /dɛsɛt/ | ten |
These numbers are the building blocks for counting in Bosnian. Practice saying them out loud, and pay attention to their pronunciation!
Counting from 11 to 20[edit | edit source]
Next, let’s look at the numbers from 11 to 20, which introduce a few variations in pronunciation and structure:
| Bosnian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| jedanaest | /jɛdanaɛst/ | eleven |
| dvanaest | /dvanaɛst/ | twelve |
| trinaest | /trinaɛst/ | thirteen |
| četrnaest | /tʃɛrtnaɛst/ | fourteen |
| petnaest | /pɛtnaɛst/ | fifteen |
| šesnaest | /ʃɛsnaɛst/ | sixteen |
| sedamnaest | /sɛdamaɛst/ | seventeen |
| osamnaest | /ɔsamaɛst/ | eighteen |
| devetnaest | /dɛvetnaɛst/ | nineteen |
| dvadeset | /dva:dɛsɛt/ | twenty |
Notice how the numbers from 11 to 19 all have a common suffix “-naest”. This pattern makes it easier to remember them!
Counting by Tens (30 to 90)[edit | edit source]
Now, let’s explore the tens. Counting by tens is quite straightforward once you get the hang of it:
| Bosnian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| trideset | /tridɛsɛt/ | thirty |
| četrdeset | /tʃɛtɛrdɛsɛt/ | forty |
| pedeset | /pɛdɛsɛt/ | fifty |
| šezdeset | /ʃɛzdɛsɛt/ | sixty |
| sedamdeset | /sɛdamdɛsɛt/ | seventy |
| osamdeset | /ɔsamdɛsɛt/ | eighty |
| devedeset | /dɛvɛdɛsɛt/ | ninety |
As you can see, each of these numbers ends with “-deset”. Learning this pattern will help you form numbers more easily.
Counting from 21 to 99[edit | edit source]
To count from 21 to 99, you combine the numbers from 1 to 9 with the tens. For example:
- 21 is "dvadeset jedan" (twenty-one)
- 34 is "trideset četiri" (thirty-four)
- 57 is "pedeset sedam" (fifty-seven)
- 88 is "osamdeset osam" (eighty-eight)
Let’s look at some examples in a table:
| Bosnian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| dvadeset jedan | /dva:dɛsɛt jɛdan/ | twenty-one |
| dvadeset dva | /dva:dɛsɛt dva/ | twenty-two |
| trideset tri | /tridɛsɛt tri/ | thirty-three |
| četrdeset četiri | /tʃɛtɛrdɛsɛt tʃɛtiri/ | forty-four |
| pedeset pet | /pɛdɛsɛt pɛt/ | fifty-five |
| šezdeset šest | /ʃɛzdɛsɛt ʃɛst/ | sixty-six |
| sedamdeset sedam | /sɛdamdɛsɛt sɛdam/ | seventy-seven |
| osamdeset osam | /ɔsamdɛsɛt ɔsam/ | eighty-eight |
| devedeset devet | /dɛvɛdɛsɛt dɛvɛt/ | ninety-nine |
Practice forming these combinations, and soon you’ll be able to count effortlessly!
The Number 100[edit | edit source]
Finally, we have the number 100, which is called "sto" in Bosnian. It’s a round number that often signifies the end of a count.
Now that you have a solid grasp of the numbers in Bosnian, let’s put your knowledge to the test with some exercises!
Exercises[edit | edit source]
Here are 10 exercises designed to help you practice what you’ve learned:
Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]
Translate the following numbers into Bosnian:
1. 5
2. 12
3. 25
4. 60
5. 99
Exercise 2: Number Match[edit | edit source]
Match the Bosnian numbers with their English equivalents:
1. trideset
2. devet
3. osamdeset
4. dvanaest
5. petnaest
Exercise 3: Count the Objects[edit | edit source]
Count the following objects in Bosnian:
1. 3 apples (jabuke)
2. 7 books (knjige)
3. 10 chairs (stolice)
Exercise 4: Create Sentences[edit | edit source]
Create sentences using these numbers in Bosnian:
1. 21
2. 45
3. 78
Exercise 5: What’s the Time?[edit | edit source]
If it’s 14:00, how do you express this time in Bosnian using numbers?
Exercise 6: Number Stories[edit | edit source]
Write a short story using at least five different numbers in Bosnian.
Exercise 7: Number Patterns[edit | edit source]
Identify the pattern in the following sequence: 1, 2, 3, ___, 5, 6, 7. Fill in the blank in Bosnian.
Exercise 8: Translation Challenge[edit | edit source]
Translate the following sentences using numbers:
1. I have two dogs.
2. There are four people in the room.
3. She bought five oranges.
Exercise 9: Number Quiz[edit | edit source]
What is the Bosnian word for:
1. 10
2. 30
3. 100
Exercise 10: Listening Practice[edit | edit source]
Listen to a Bosnian speaker counting from 0 to 20 and write down what you hear.
Solutions and Explanations[edit | edit source]
Let’s review the answers to the exercises!
Solutions to Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]
1. pet
2. dvanaest
3. dvadeset pet
4. šezdeset
5. devedeset devet
Solutions to Exercise 2: Number Match[edit | edit source]
1. trideset - thirty
2. devet - nine
3. osamdeset - eighty
4. dvanaest - twelve
5. petnaest - fifteen
Solutions to Exercise 3: Count the Objects[edit | edit source]
1. tri jabuke
2. sedam knjiga
3. deset stolice
Solutions to Exercise 4: Create Sentences[edit | edit source]
1. Imam dvadeset jedan jabuka. (I have twenty-one apples.)
2. Ovo je četrdeset pet knjiga. (These are forty-five books.)
3. U kutiji ima sedamdeset osam olovaka. (There are seventy-eight pencils in the box.)
Solutions to Exercise 5: What’s the Time?[edit | edit source]
U Bosni kažemo "Dva je sata" (It is two o’clock).
Solutions to Exercise 6: Number Stories[edit | edit source]
(Sample answer)
Jedan pas i dva mačka žive u dvadeset pet kvadratnih metara. (One dog and two cats live in twenty-five square meters.)
Solutions to Exercise 7: Number Patterns[edit | edit source]
The missing number is "četiri" (four).
Solutions to Exercise 8: Translation Challenge[edit | edit source]
1. Imam dva psa.
2. U sobi su četiri osobe.
3. Ona je kupila pet narandži.
Solutions to Exercise 9: Number Quiz[edit | edit source]
1. deset
2. trideset
3. sto
Solutions to Exercise 10: Listening Practice[edit | edit source]
(Answers will vary based on the audio heard.)
With that, you've now completed your lesson on numbers in Bosnian! Keep practicing, and soon you'll find yourself counting with ease in this beautiful language!
Sources[edit | edit source]
- Numbers in Bosnian » App2Brain
- #1 Free Guide To Bosnian Numbers And Counting - Ling App
- Bosnian Numbers
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