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Introduction

In this lesson, we will delve into the world of Hungarian numbers from 1 to 100. Numbers are an essential part of any language, and learning them will greatly enhance your ability to communicate in Hungarian. We will practice the pronunciation of each number and explore their usage in various contexts, such as counting, shopping, and telling ages. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid foundation in Hungarian numbers and be able to confidently use them in everyday conversations.

Hungarian Numbers 1-10

Let's start with the basics. In Hungarian, the numbers from 1 to 10 have their own unique names. Familiarizing yourself with these numbers is crucial, as they form the building blocks for larger numbers. Here are the Hungarian numbers from 1 to 10:

Hungarian	Pronunciation	English Translation
egy	[ɛɟ]	one
kettő	['kɛtːøː]	two
három	['haːrom]	three
négy	['neːɟ]	four
öt	['øt]	five
hat	['hɒt]	six
hét	['heːt]	seven
nyolc	['ɲolt͡s]	eight
kilenc	['kilɛnt͡s]	nine
tíz	['tiːz]	ten

Make sure to pay attention to the pronunciation of each number, as Hungarian has its own unique sounds that may differ from your native language. Practice saying each number aloud to familiarize yourself with the correct pronunciation.

Hungarian Numbers 11-20

Building upon the foundation of the numbers 1 to 10, let's move on to the numbers 11 to 20. In Hungarian, these numbers are formed by combining the word for "ten" (tíz) with the individual numbers. Here are the Hungarian numbers from 11 to 20:

Hungarian	Pronunciation	English Translation
tizenegy	['tit͡sɛnɛɟ]	eleven
tizenkettő	['tit͡sɛnkɛtːøː]	twelve
tizenhárom	['tit͡sɛnhaːrom]	thirteen
tizennégy	['tit͡sɛneːɟ]	fourteen
tizenöt	['tit͡sɛnøt]	fifteen
tizenhat	['tit͡sɛnhat]	sixteen
tizenhét	['tit͡sɛnheːt]	seventeen
tizennyolc	['tit͡sɛɲolt͡s]	eighteen
tizenkilenc	['tit͡sɛnkilɛnt͡s]	nineteen
húsz	['huːs]	twenty

Notice that the word "tíz" (ten) is combined with the individual numbers to form the numbers 11 to 19. However, the number 20 (húsz) stands on its own as a separate word.

Hungarian Numbers 21-100

Now that we have covered the numbers from 1 to 20, let's move on to the larger numbers from 21 to 100. In Hungarian, these numbers are formed by combining the words for the tens (húsz, harminc, negyven, etc.) with the individual numbers. Here are the Hungarian numbers from 21 to 100:

Hungarian	Pronunciation	English Translation
huszonegy	['husonɛɟ]	twenty-one
huszonkettő	['husonkɛtːøː]	twenty-two
huszonhárom	['husonhaːrom]	twenty-three
huszonnégy	['husonːɛɟ]	twenty-four
huszonöt	['husonøt]	twenty-five
huszonhat	['husonhat]	twenty-six
huszonhét	['husonheːt]	twenty-seven
huszonnyolc	['husonɲolt͡s]	twenty-eight
huszonkilenc	['husonkilɛnt͡s]	twenty-nine
harminc	['hɒrminʦ]	thirty
harmincegy	['hɒrminʦɛɟ]	thirty-one
negyven	['nɛɟvɛn]	forty
negyvenkettő	['nɛɟvɛnkɛtːøː]	forty-two
ötven	['øtvɛn]	fifty
hatvan	['hɒtʋɒn]	sixty
hetven	['hɛtʋɛn]	seventy
nyolcvan	['ɲolt͡sʋɒn]	eighty
kilencven	['kilɛnt͡sʋɛn]	ninety
száz	['saːz]	one hundred

As you can see, the pattern of combining the tens with the individual numbers continues for the numbers 21 to 99. The word "száz" (one hundred) is used for the number 100.

Cultural Insights

Numbers play a significant role in Hungarian culture, just as they do in many other cultures. However, there are a few interesting cultural insights and historical reasons that are worth exploring.

One interesting aspect of Hungarian numbers is the influence of the ancient Magyar numbering system. The ancient Magyars, the ancestors of modern-day Hungarians, had a unique numbering system that was based on twenty. This influence can be seen in the Hungarian word for twenty, "húsz," which is distinct from the other numbers.

Additionally, Hungarian numbers have a unique structure when it comes to counting. In Hungarian, numbers are counted in reverse order compared to many other languages. For example, instead of saying "four and twenty," as in English, Hungarians say "twenty and four" ("huszon-négy"). This structure is rooted in the historical influence of German and Slavic languages on Hungarian, which also count in this manner.

Exercises

Now that we have covered the Hungarian numbers from 1 to 100, let's put your knowledge to the test with some exercises. Practice saying the following numbers aloud and try to form sentences using them:

1. tíz 2. harmincöt 3. tizenhét 4. negyvenkilenc 5. hatvanegy

Solutions: 1. tíz - ten 2. harmincöt - thirty-five 3. tizenhét - seventeen 4. negyvenkilenc - forty-nine 5. hatvanegy - sixty-one

Now, let's move on to a more practical exercise. Imagine you are shopping in Hungary and you want to buy the following items. Practice saying the prices in Hungarian:

1. A shirt for 25,000 forints. 2. A pair of shoes for 75,000 forints. 3. A book for 3,500 forints. 4. A bottle of water for 150 forints.

Solutions: 1. Egy ing 25 000 forintért. 2. Egy pár cipő 75 000 forintért. 3. Egy könyv 3 500 forintért. 4. Egy üveg víz 150 forintért.

Feel free to create your own exercises and practice using Hungarian numbers in different contexts.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully learned the Hungarian numbers from 1 to 100. This knowledge will greatly enhance your ability to communicate in Hungarian, whether you are counting, shopping, or telling ages. Keep practicing the pronunciation and usage of these numbers to solidify your understanding. In the next lesson, we will explore how to tell time in Hungarian. Keep up the great work!

Table of Contents - Hungarian Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Greetings and Introductions

• Basic Greetings
• Introducing Yourself

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Pronouns and Verb Conjugation

• Personal Pronouns
• Present Tense Verb Conjugation

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Numbers and Time

• Numbers 1-100
• Telling Time

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Questions and Negation

• Asking Questions
• Negation

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Relationships

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Descriptive Adjectives
• Adverbs of Time and Frequency

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Food and Dining

• Common Foods and Drinks
• Ordering at a Restaurant

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Prepositions and Location

• Common Prepositions
• Expressing Location

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Asking for Directions

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Hungarian Customs and Traditions

• Holidays and Celebrations
• Traditional Foods

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Possessive Pronouns and Plurals

• Possessive Pronouns
• Forming Plurals

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Hobbies and Leisure Activities

• Common Hobbies
• Discussing Interests

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Hungarian History and Geography

• Important Historical Events
• Geography of Hungary

Sources

• Learn the Hungarian Numbers in 9 Easy Steps (with Pronunciation ...
• All Hungarian counting words to count from 0 (nulla) to 100 (száz ...
• Numbers in Hungarian | Learn Hungarian numbers 1-100, 1000 ...

Other Lessons

• Politics and government
• Emergency
• Question words
• Hotel Restaurant
• Art and architecture
• Travel and transportation
• Feelings and Emotions
• Music and theater
• Relationships
• Telling Time

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