Language/Dari/Vocabulary/Count-to-10
Hi Dari learners! 😊
In this lesson, you will learn how to count to 10 in Dari. Counting is a fundamental aspect of language learning and can assist you in improving your pronunciation and fluency. By knowing the numbers in Dari, you'll be able to ask for prices, give directions, and tell someone your age. Additionally, numbers play an essential role in understanding the culture and daily life of native Dari speakers, so let's get started!
Consider exploring these related pages after completing this lesson: Food, Resources, Express Surprise & Seasons.
Why learn to count in Dari?[edit | edit source]
Counting in Dari will help you improve your comprehension of grammar and syntax by providing meaningful context for different parts of speech. Numbers are fundamental in Dari culture and are used for various purposes beyond basic mathematical calculations, such as counting prayer beads, recording a birth or death, or reciting poetry. So, counting in Dari is an excellent way to develop a deeper understanding of the language and the culture, so let's begin!
Dari numbers 1 to 10[edit | edit source]
Let's look at how you can count from 1 to 10 in Dari:
| Dari | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| یک | yek | One |
| دو | do | Two |
| سه | seh | Three |
| چهار | chahar | Four |
| پنج | panj | Five |
| شش | shesh | Six |
| هفت | haft | Seven |
| هشت | hasht | Eight |
| نه | noh | Nine |
| ده | dah | Ten |
Counting in context[edit | edit source]
Here's a dialogue to practice counting in context:
- Person 1: یک دنباله (One pen)
- Person 2: دو هفته (Two weeks)
- Person 1: سه قلم (Three pens)
- Person 2: چهار ماه (Four months)
- Person 1: پنج روز (Five days)
- Person 2: شش ماهه (Six months)
- Person 1: هفت دستکش (Seven gloves)
- Person 2: هشت کتاب (Eight books)
- Person 1: نه گل (Nine flowers)
- Person 2: ده آیسکریم (Ten ice creams)
By practicing with a native speaker, you can improve your pronunciation and gain a deeper understanding of the cultural significance of numbers in the Dari language.
Fun facts about Dari counting[edit | edit source]
- The ancient Persian poets often used numerical metaphors, i.e., each digit represented something. For example, one was a reference to unity, while four stood for angels.
- The number seven is of particular significance for Muslims. It's believed that Allah created the world in seven days, and in Islamic tradition, seven is a sacred number often used in prayer, as well as architectural and decorative motifs.
- In Afghanistan and Iran, some people still use the Afghan calendar, which is based on the Persian solar calendar. It consists of 12 lunar months and has 354 or 355 days in total. The Afghan calendar starts on March 21 and is often used to determine the dates of Muslim festivals, such as Eid al-Fitr.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
By learning to count in Dari, you're opening up new opportunities for language learning and cultural exchange. Besides, you'll be able to express yourself in diverse situations, such as buying goods, asking for directions, and more. To improve your Dari Vocabulary, you can use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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Sources[edit | edit source]
Now that you've completed this lesson, don't stop learning! Check out these related topics: Geography, How to Say Goodbye in Dari, Fruits & Weather Vocabulary.
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
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- Feelings and Emotions
- Resources
- Food
- Days of the Week
- Education
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