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Welcome to this exciting lesson on Marathi numbers! Understanding numbers is a fundamental part of learning any language, and Marathi is no exception. Numbers are not just tools for counting; they are essential for navigating daily life, whether you’re shopping, telling time, or simply engaging in conversation. In Marathi, numbers carry cultural significance and often appear in various contexts, from festivals to family gatherings.

This lesson will guide you through the numbers 1 to 20 in Marathi, helping you with their pronunciation and how to write them in Devanagari script. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid grasp of these foundational numbers, allowing you to communicate more effectively in Marathi.

Here’s what we’ll cover:

• Introduction to Marathi Numbers

• Number Chart (1-20)

• Pronunciation Guide

• Exercises to Practice

Introduction to Marathi Numbers

Numbers in Marathi, much like in any language, are the building blocks of communication. Whether you're ordering food, describing quantities, or asking about prices, knowing your numbers allows you to interact seamlessly with native speakers.

In Marathi, numbers not only help you count but also enrich your vocabulary. They can be used to express time, age, and much more. Learning numbers can enhance your understanding of the language structure, too.

Number Chart (1-20)

Now, let's dive into the numbers! Below is a comprehensive chart displaying the numbers from 1 to 20 in Marathi, their pronunciation, and their English translations.

Marathi	Pronunciation	English
१	एक (ek)	One
२	दोन (don)	Two
३	तीन (tīn)	Three
४	चार (chār)	Four
५	पाच (pāch)	Five
६	सहा (sahā)	Six
७	सात (sāt)	Seven
८	आठ (āṭh)	Eight
९	नऊ (nāu)	Nine
१०	दहा (dahā)	Ten
११	एकादहा (ekādahā)	Eleven
१२	बारह (bārah)	Twelve
१३	तेरा (terā)	Thirteen
१४	चौदा (chaudā)	Fourteen
१५	पंधरा (pandharā)	Fifteen
१६	सोळा (soḷā)	Sixteen
१७	सत्तर (sāṭṭar)	Seventeen
१८	अठरा (aṭharā)	Eighteen
१९	एकोणवीस (ekoṇavīs)	Nineteen
२०	वीस (vīs)	Twenty

Pronunciation Guide

In this section, we'll break down the pronunciation of each number.

1. एक (ek) - Similar to the English "neck" without the 'n' sound.

2. दोन (don) - Rhymes with "bone".

3. तीन (tīn) - Similar to the English word "teen".

4. चार (chār) - Pronounced like "char" in "charcoal".

5. पाच (pāch) - Sounds like "pouch" without the 'ou'.

6. सहा (sahā) - Similar to "saw" but with an 'ah' sound at the end.

7. सात (sāt) - Rhymes with "cot".

8. आठ (āṭh) - Similar to "aught" but with an 'ah' sound.

9. नऊ (nāu) - Sounds like "now".

10. दहा (dahā) - Similar to "duh" with an 'ah' sound.

11. एकादहा (ekādahā) - A bit longer, but similar to "ek" and "duh" combined.

12. बारह (bārah) - Rhymes with "bar" and "ah".

13. तेरा (terā) - Similar to "tear" with an 'ah' sound at the end.

14. चौदा (chaudā) - Similar to "chow" with an 'ah' sound.

15. पंधरा (pandharā) - A bit longer, with a similar sound to "pan" and "rah".

16. सोळा (soḷā) - Sounds like "soul" with an 'ah' sound.

17. सत्तर (sāṭṭar) - Similar to "sat" and "tar" combined.

18. अठरा (aṭharā) - Sounds like "at" and "ah" combined.

19. एकोणवीस (ekoṇavīs) - A longer number, but it sounds like "echo" with "twenty".

20. वीस (vīs) - Similar to "V" and "ease" combined.

With these pronunciations, you will sound more like a native speaker when using these numbers in conversation!

Exercises to Practice

To solidify your understanding of Marathi numbers, here are some engaging exercises.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks

Below is a list of numbers written in English. Fill in the blanks with the corresponding Marathi numbers.

1. One - ________

2. Seven - ________

3. Fifteen - ________

4. Twelve - ________

5. Nineteen - ________

Answers:

1. एक (ek)

2. सात (sāt)

3. पंधरा (pandharā)

4. बारह (bārah)

5. एकोणवीस (ekoṇavīs)

Exercise 2: Matching Exercise

Match the Marathi numbers with their English translations.

• Column A:

1. १३

2. ५

3. १६

4. २

5. १०

• Column B:

A. Five

B. Thirteen

C. Sixteen

D. Two

E. Ten

Answers:

1 - B

2 - A

3 - C

4 - D

5 - E

Exercise 3: Pronunciation Practice

Listen to the audio (if available) or practice saying the following numbers out loud:

1. १ (ek)

2. ७ (sāt)

3. १० (dahā)

4. १५ (pandharā)

5. २० (vīs)

Tip: Record yourself and play it back to check your pronunciation!

Exercise 4: Number Quiz

Translate the following Marathi numbers into English.

1. ८

2. १९

3. १४

4. ६

5. ११

Answers:

1. Eight

2. Nineteen

3. Fourteen

4. Six

5. Eleven

Exercise 5: Daily Life Scenarios

Imagine you are at a local market. How would you respond if the shopkeeper asked you:

• "तुम्हाला किती हवे?" (How many do you want?)

Write down your response using the numbers you learned.

Example Response:

“माला दोन सफरचंद हवे.” (I want two apples.)

Exercise 6: Counting Practice

Count the following items in Marathi:

1. Apples - ५

2. Books - १०

3. Pens - ३

4. Chairs - ७

5. Friends - १२

Answers:

1. पाच सफरचंद (pāch safarčand)

2. दहा पुस्तकं (dahā pustakā)

3. तीन पेन (tīn pen)

4. सात खुर्च्या (sāt khurçyā)

5. बारह मित्र (bārah mitra)

Exercise 7: Number Story

Create a short story using at least five numbers from 1 to 20.

Example:

"मी एकदा दोन मित्रांसोबत बाजारात गेलो. तिथे आम्ही पाच सफरचंद आणि सात केळी खरेदी केले."

(Translation: "One day, I went to the market with two friends. There, we bought five apples and seven bananas.")

Exercise 8: Flashcards

Create flashcards for each number from 1 to 20. On one side, write the number in Devanagari script, and on the other side, write the pronunciation and English translation.

Exercise 9: Group Activity

In groups, ask each other how many items you want and respond using Marathi numbers.

Example Dialog:

A: "तू किती पाणी हवे?"

B: "माला तीन पाणी हवे."

Exercise 10: Online Quiz

Find an online quiz that tests your knowledge of Marathi numbers. Participate and check how well you can identify and use the numbers!

With these exercises, you will not only reinforce your learning but also gain confidence in using Marathi numbers in real-life situations.

As we conclude this lesson on numbers 1-20, remember that practice makes perfect! Try to incorporate these numbers into your daily conversations and watch your proficiency grow.

Happy learning, and see you in the next lesson!

Table of Contents - Marathi Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Basic Greetings and Introductions

• Greetings
• Introductions

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Basic Sentence Structure

• Subject-Object-Verb
• Negation

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Numbers and Time

• Numbers 1-20
• Telling Time

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Nouns and Pronouns

• Nouns
• Pronouns

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Common Verbs and Adjectives

• Common Verbs
• Common Adjectives

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Questions and Answers

• Question Words
• Answering Questions

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Food and Dining

• Food Vocabulary
• Dining Phrases

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Marathi Festivals and Traditions

• Festivals
• Traditions

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Travel and Transportation

• Transportation Vocabulary
• Accommodation Vocabulary

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Prepositions and Conjunctions

• Prepositions
• Conjunctions

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Relationship Phrases

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Marathi Literature and Cinema

• Literature
• Cinema

Sources

• Marathi language - Wikipedia
• Marathi/Numbers - Wikibooks, open books for an open world

Other Lessons

• Transportation Vocabulary
• Count to 10
• Days (var वार)
• Feelings and Emotions
• Food Vocabulary
• Family Members
• Countries (dosh दोश)
• Daily routines
• Family and relationships

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