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Welcome to the lesson on numbers in Croatian! Understanding numbers is crucial in any language, as they are used in various everyday situations, from shopping to telling time, and, of course, counting. In this lesson, we will focus on learning numbers from 1 to 100 in Croatian, along with their pronunciation and practical applications.

This lesson is designed for complete beginners, and by the end of it, you will feel confident in using Croatian numbers in different contexts. We will explore not only how to say the numbers but also how to use them to count objects, talk about ages, and more!

Structure of the Lesson:

1. Introduction to Croatian Numbers

2. Detailed Vocabulary List (Numbers 1-100)

3. Practical Applications of Numbers

4. Exercises for Practice

5. Answers and Explanations for Exercises

Introduction to Croatian Numbers

Numbers are everywhere in our daily lives. Whether you're ordering a coffee, asking for directions, or looking at prices, numbers are essential. In Croatian, numbers not only help you communicate effectively but also open doors to cultural insights, such as understanding dates, times, and even traditions involving numbers.

In this section, we will introduce you to the numbers 1 to 100 in Croatian, along with their pronunciation and English translations.

Vocabulary List for Numbers 1-100

Let's dive into the numbers! Below is a comprehensive list of the Croatian numbers from 1 to 100, their pronunciations, and English translations.

Croatian	Pronunciation	English
jedan	/jɛdan/	one
dva	/dvaː/	two
tri	/triː/	three
četiri	/tʃɛtiri/	four
pet	/pɛt/	five
šest	/ʃɛst/	six
sedam	/sɛdam/	seven
osam	/ɔsam/	eight
devet	/dɛvɛt/	nine
deset	/dɛsɛt/	ten
jedanaest	/jɛdanɛst/	eleven
dvanaest	/dvaːnɛst/	twelve
trinaest	/trɪnaɛst/	thirteen
četrnaest	/tʃɛtrnaɛst/	fourteen
petnaest	/pɛtnaɛst/	fifteen
šesnaest	/ʃɛsnaɛst/	sixteen
sedamnaest	/sɛdamnaɛst/	seventeen
osamnaest	/ɔsamnaɛst/	eighteen
devetnaest	/dɛvɛtnaɛst/	nineteen
dvadeset	/dvaːdɛsɛt/	twenty
dvadeset i jedan	/dvaːdɛsɛt i jɛdan/	twenty-one
dvadeset i dva	/dvaːdɛsɛt i dvaː/	twenty-two
dvadeset i tri	/dvaːdɛsɛt i triː/	twenty-three
dvadeset i četiri	/dvaːdɛsɛt i tʃɛtiri/	twenty-four
dvadeset i pet	/dvaːdɛsɛt i pɛt/	twenty-five
dvadeset i šest	/dvaːdɛsɛt i ʃɛst/	twenty-six
dvadeset i sedam	/dvaːdɛsɛt i sɛdam/	twenty-seven
dvadeset i osam	/dvaːdɛsɛt i ɔsam/	twenty-eight
dvadeset i devet	/dvaːdɛsɛt i dɛvɛt/	twenty-nine
trideset	/trɪdɛsɛt/	thirty
četrdeset	/tʃɛrtɛdɛsɛt/	forty
pedeset	/pɛdɛsɛt/	fifty
šezdeset	/ʃɛzdɛsɛt/	sixty
sedamdeset	/sɛdamdɛsɛt/	seventy
osamdeset	/ɔsamdɛsɛt/	eighty
devedeset	/dɛvɛdɛsɛt/	ninety
sto	/stoː/	one hundred

Practical Applications of Numbers

Now that we have covered the vocabulary, let’s look at how to use these numbers in practical contexts:

• Counting Objects:

• "Imam četiri jabuke." (I have four apples.)

• "Na stolu su tri knjige." (There are three books on the table.)

• Talking About Age:

• "Imam dvadeset godina." (I am twenty years old.)

• "Moja sestra ima petnaest godina." (My sister is fifteen years old.)

• Asking for Prices:

• "Koliko košta ovaj kaput?" (How much does this coat cost?)

• "Ovaj kaput košta sto kuna." (This coat costs one hundred kuna.)

• Telling Time:

• "Koliko je sati?" (What time is it?)

• "Sad je šest sati." (It is six o'clock now.)

• Dates:

• "Danas je dvanaesti listopada." (Today is the twelfth of October.)

• "Moj rođendan je sedamnaesti travnja." (My birthday is on the seventeenth of April.)

Exercises for Practice

To solidify your understanding of Croatian numbers, here are some exercises:

1. Fill in the Blanks:

Complete the sentences with the correct number in Croatian.

• "Imam ___ jabuka." (I have ___ apples.)

• "Moj tata ima ___ godina." (My dad is ___ years old.)

2. Translation Exercise:

Translate the following sentences into Croatian:

• "I have one dog."

• "There are nine chairs in the room."

3. Counting Objects:

Write a sentence stating how many of the following items you see:

• (a) books (b) cars (c) friends

4. Age Questions:

Ask about your friend's age in Croatian and respond with your age.

5. Shopping Scenario:

Create a dialogue where you ask about the price of three different items.

6. Write a Short Paragraph:

Describe your family using numbers (ages, number of members, etc.).

7. Ordinal Numbers:

Write the ordinal numbers from 1 to 10 in Croatian.

8. Number Games:

Play a game where you take turns saying numbers in Croatian, starting from one up to twenty.

9. Listening Practice:

Listen to someone count from one to twenty in Croatian and write down what you hear.

10. Role Play:

Role-play a situation where you order food in a restaurant, using numbers to specify quantities.

Answers and Explanations for Exercises

1.

• "Imam četiri jabuka." (I have four apples.)

• "Moj tata ima četrdeset godina." (My dad is forty years old.)

2.

• "Imam jednog psa." (I have one dog.)

• "U sobi je devet stolica." (There are nine chairs in the room.)

3.

• (a) "Vidim pet knjiga." (I see five books.)

• (b) "Vidim tri auta." (I see three cars.)

• (c) "Vidim šest prijatelja." (I see six friends.)

4.

• Ask: "Koliko imaš godina?" (How old are you?)

• Respond: "Imam dvadeset godina." (I am twenty years old.)

5.

• "Koliko košta ova haljina?" (How much does this dress cost?)

• "Ova haljina košta pedeset kuna." (This dress costs fifty kuna.)

6. Example:

"Moja obitelj ima pet članova. Moj tata ima pedeset godina, mama četrdeset godina, a ja imam dvadeset godina." (My family has five members. My dad is fifty years old, mom is forty years old, and I am twenty years old.)

7.

1. prvi

2. drugi

3. treći

4. četvrti

5. peti

6. šesti

7. sedmi

8. osmi

9. deveti

10. deseti

8.

(Playful counting from one to twenty)

9.

(Write down the numbers you hear.)

10.

(Role-play scenario)

And there you have it! You have successfully navigated the world of numbers in Croatian from 1 to 100. Remember, practice makes perfect, so revisit these numbers often, incorporating them into your daily conversations.

Table of Contents - Croatian Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Greetings and Introductions

• Basic Greetings
• Introducing Yourself

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Nouns and Pronouns

• Nouns: Gender and Number
• Personal Pronouns

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Numbers and Time

• Numbers 1-100
• Telling Time

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Verbs and Tenses

• Present Tense of Regular Verbs
• Present Tense of Irregular Verbs

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Daily Activities

• Common Activities
• Hobbies and Interests

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Adjectives: Gender and Number
• Comparative and Superlative Adjectives

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Food and Drink

• Common Foods
• Eating Out

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Croatian Culture and Traditions

• Holidays and Celebrations
• Traditional Music and Dance

Sources

• All Croatian counting words to count from 0 (nula) to 100 (sto): nula ...
• Croatian Numbers: Simple Hack For Learning How To Count in ...
• Croatian numbers | coLanguage

Other Lessons

• Months of the Year
• Politics and Current Events
• Telling Time
• Time
• Body
• Days of the Week
• Sports
• Food and Drink
• Greetings and Introductions
• Count to 10

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