There are different forms of Arabic that are used in different parts of the world.The standard version of Arabic that most people learn is Modern Standard Arabic.It is one of six official languages of the United Nations, as well as being the official language of more than 20 countries.Regardless of the form, the words will be the same if you want to learn how to count to 10 in Arabic.There may be some differences if you decide to move on to larger numbers.
Step 1: Start with numbers 1 through 5.
Start with the first five numbers.You should repeat the words until you memorize them.You can use flashcards to test your memory.One is wahid.Two is itnan.Three is talata.Four is arba'a.Five is hamsa.The h has a guttural pronunciation.Imagine exhaling a strong, deep breath from the back of your throat.
Step 2: Number 6 through 10 are the words.
You're ready to tackle the next 5 if you've got the first 5 numbers nailed down.Put all 10 together to count to 10 in Arabic and practice them the same way you practiced the first 5.Six is sitta.Seven is sab'a.The English word "seven" sounds similar to this one.Eight is tamaniya.Nine is tis'a.From further back in your throat, say the last word.Ten is ashra.The r is rolled or clipped.
Step 3: Say "zero" for "sifr".
The Arabic word for zero is "sifr."The concept of zero was brought to Europe during the Crusades.If you're reading a list of cardinal numbers, such as a phone number or a credit card number, the word for zero is usually not used.
Step 4: The Arabic numerals can be learned to recognize.
Western numerals are often referred to as Arabic numerals.The Hindu-Arabic numerals that are used in Arabic were imported from India.The Hindu-Arabic numbers are represented by 10 symbols or digits.In English, the 10 digits are combined to form a number.Just as in English, 10 would be a 1 and a 0.Right to left, Arabic is written.Arabic numerals are similar to English and other European languages in that they are written from left to right.
Step 5: To make words for the tens, add the un suffix to the root digit.
Except for the number 10, all the words for even tens are constructed by replacing the last syllable of the word with the first digit.This is similar to the way most English words are formed, by taking the beginning of the first digit and adding the second digit.Twenty five is ishrun.Take the word for two, itnan, remove the last syllable, and replace it with un.The vowels ending the first syllable do not stay the same.Thirty two is Thalathun.The word arba'un means forty.Fifty (50) is the number of the sun.Sixty is sittun.The number 70 is sab'un.Thamanun is eighty.Ninety is tis'un.
Step 6: A form of the word for ten for 11 through 19 is combined with the digit.
To form the words for the numbers 11 through 19 start with the second digit in the number and add the word ashar.13 would be thalatha 'ashar.A translation would be "three and ten".The formula for the other numbers is the same.
Step 7: Use the single digit for 21 through 99.
To make compound words for larger numbers, use the last digit, followed by the word for and.Add the correct word for the tens place.Fifty-three is thalatha wa-khamsun.The translation is the same for 11 through 19It could be translated as three and fifty.
Step 8: Mi'a means numbers in the hundreds.
Words for even hundreds are constructed using the same formula as the tens numbers, with the word for 100 added after the multipliers digit.For example, thalatha is 300.
Step 9: You can learn the words by listening to the counting songs.
There are many free videos that will teach you how to count in Arabic.A song that makes the words stick is sometimes all you need.You can watch a free video by clicking on the link at the bottom of the page.You can watch different Arabic counting songs until you find one that you like.
Step 10: To practice counting, download a mobile app.
If you want to expand your knowledge beyond Arabic, go to the app store and search for multi-language counting apps.Many of the apps are free.The app Polynum helps you learn how to count.There is an Arabic-specific version of the main app.The app is only available on the phone.
Step 11: You should repeat the numbers in Arabic throughout the day.
You see and use numbers as you go about your day.Stop and try to translate the number into Arabic.Your brain will think of how to say it in Arabic when you see the number.Say the number in Arabic if you want to check your bank balance.You can do this with your step count, items in your grocery cart, number of minutes until lunchtime, or points in a sports game.
Step 12: While you practice numbers, try counting flashcards to improve your Arabic vocabulary.
A number of objects on one side and a number on the other are displayed in basic counting flashcards.You can use these kinds of flashcards to practice Arabic counting.You can buy sets of flashcards online or at an educational store.There are websites where you can get free flashcards.You can find free counting flashcards.Look up the word for the object online, then practice saying it along with the number of objects.