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Vietnamese Vocabulary → Numbers and Counting → Counting 11-20

As a Vietnamese language teacher, I'm excited to teach you how to count from eleven to twenty in Vietnamese! Numbers are an important part of any language, and mastering them early on will help you feel more confident when communicating with native speakers.

Why is Counting Important in Vietnamese Culture?

Vietnamese culture is deeply rooted in numerology, and numbers hold great significance in day-to-day life. From superstitions surrounding lucky and unlucky numbers to using numbers as a way to show respect, numbers play an important role in Vietnamese culture.

For example, the number "8" is considered very lucky in Vietnamese culture because it sounds like the word for "prosperity." On the other hand, the number "4" is considered unlucky because it sounds like the word for "death."

Counting from 11-20 in Vietnamese

Let's get started with counting from eleven to twenty in Vietnamese! Here's a simple table to help you get started:

Vietnamese	Pronunciation	English
Mười một	moy môt	Eleven
Mười hai	moy hai	Twelve
Mười ba	moy ba	Thirteen
Mười bốn	moy bốn	Fourteen
Mười năm	moy năm	Fifteen
Mười sáu	moy sáu	Sixteen
Mười bảy	moy bảy	Seventeen
Mười tám	moy tâm	Eighteen
Mười chín	moy chin	Nineteen
Hai mươi	hai mươn	Twenty

As you can see, counting from eleven to twenty in Vietnamese is quite simple! The word "mười" means "ten," and the numbers one through nine are added to it to make the numbers from eleven to nineteen. To express twenty, simply say "hai mươi," which means "two tens."

Tips for Learning to Count in Vietnamese

Here are a few tips to keep in mind as you practice counting in Vietnamese:

• Take it slow: Go at a pace that feels comfortable for you. Don't worry about making mistakes, and allow yourself plenty of time to practice.

• Repeat, repeat, repeat: The more you repeat the numbers, the easier they'll become to remember. Try practicing out loud or writing them down.

• Use real-life situations: Practice counting in Vietnamese with everyday objects or during daily routines like preparing meals or counting change.

• Have fun with it: Learning to count is an important part of language learning, but it doesn't have to be boring! Try playing games or creating challenges for yourself to make the process more enjoyable.

I hope this lesson has been helpful in teaching you how to count from eleven to twenty in Vietnamese! As always, practice makes perfect, so keep practicing and don't give up.

Sources

• Vietnamese language
• Vietnamese numerals

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• Course Presentation

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Greetings and Introductions

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Vietnamese Culture Basics

• Vietnamese Values
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Numbers and Counting

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

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Nouns and Pronouns

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Family and Relationships

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