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In this lesson, we will continue our journey of learning Vietnamese numbers and counting. We have already covered counting from one to ten in the previous lesson. Now, let's expand our knowledge and learn how to count from eleven to twenty in Vietnamese. This will help us communicate more effectively when talking about quantities, prices, and other numerical information.

Counting 11-15

To count from eleven to fifteen in Vietnamese, we will start with the word "mười" (ten) and add the respective number after it. Let's take a look at the table below:

Vietnamese	Pronunciation	English
mười một	[mɨəj məət]	eleven
mười hai	[mɨəj haːj]	twelve
mười ba	[mɨəj baː]	thirteen
mười bốn	[mɨəj bəːn]	fourteen
mười năm	[mɨəj naːm]	fifteen

As you can see, the word "mười" (ten) is used as the base for counting from eleven to fifteen. The respective number is placed after "mười" to form the complete number.

Counting 16-20

When counting from sixteen to twenty in Vietnamese, we will use a similar pattern. We start with the word "mười" (ten) and add the respective number after it. However, there is a slight change in pronunciation for the numbers sixteen, seventeen, eighteen, and twenty. Let's take a look at the table below:

Vietnamese	Pronunciation	English
mười sáu	[mɨəj səəw]	sixteen
mười bảy	[mɨəj ɓaj]	seventeen
mười tám	[mɨəj taːm]	eighteen
mười chín	[mɨəj cəən]	nineteen
hai mươi	[haːj mɨəj]	twenty

In Vietnamese, the words "sáu" (six), "bảy" (seven), "tám" (eight), and "chín" (nine) have modified pronunciations when they follow the word "mười" (ten). This change in pronunciation is unique to these numbers and adds a distinct flavor to the Vietnamese language.

Additional Vocabulary

To expand our vocabulary and enhance our understanding of numbers, let's learn a few more words related to counting:

Vietnamese	Pronunciation	English
số	[səəw]	number
chẵn	[cəən]	even
lẻ	[leə]	odd

The word "số" means "number" and is a useful term when discussing numerical information. "Chẵn" means "even" and "lẻ" means "odd". These terms can be used to describe whether a number is divisible by two or not.

Practice Sentences

Let's practice using the numbers we have learned in some example sentences:

• Tôi có mười một quả táo. (I have eleven apples.)
• Họ đến vào mười sáu giờ. (They come at sixteen o'clock.)
• Cô ấy đã đi mua hai mươi quyển sách. (She went to buy twenty books.)
• Chúng ta cần năm bàn ghế. (We need five chairs.)

By practicing these sentences, you can reinforce your understanding of counting from eleven to twenty in Vietnamese.

Summary

In this lesson, we have learned how to count from eleven to twenty in Vietnamese. We started with the word "mười" (ten) and added the respective number after it. We also learned some additional vocabulary related to counting, such as "số" (number), "chẵn" (even), and "lẻ" (odd). Make sure to practice using these numbers in sentences to reinforce your learning.

In the next lesson, we will continue our exploration of Vietnamese numbers and counting by learning how to count beyond twenty. Stay tuned and keep up the great work!

Table of Contents - Vietnamese Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Greetings and Introductions

• Hello and Goodbye
• Introducing Yourself

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Vietnamese Culture Basics

• Vietnamese Values
• Social Etiquette
• Cuisine and Dining

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Numbers and Counting

• Counting 1-10
• Counting 11-20
• Counting 21 and Beyond

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Nouns and Pronouns

• Nouns and Gender
• Pronouns and Personal Pronouns
• Possessive Pronouns

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Relationships

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Holidays and Celebrations

• Tet
• Mid-Autumn Festival

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Verbs and Verb Tenses

• Present Tense Verbs
• Past Tense Verbs
• Future Tense Verbs
• Modal Verbs

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Food and Drink

• Vietnamese Food
• Drinks and Beverages
• Food Ordering

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Arts and Entertainment

• Traditional Music
• Movie and Television

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Adjectives
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Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Giving Directions

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Traditional Clothing

• Ao Dai
• Other Traditional Clothing

Sources

• Say Numbers in Vietnamese – YourVietnamese
• Numbers in Vietnamese
• Learn Vietnamese games: free online language quizzes

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