Lesson 3
Arabic Numbers 1–10 for Beginners
Numbers are used every day when talking about age, time, prices, dates, and many other things. Learning Arabic numbers is an important step in mastering basic Arabic.
Arabic Numbers 1-10
|
Number |
Arabic. |
Pronunciation |
|
1 |
واحد |
Wahid |
|
2 |
اثنان |
Ithnan ا |
|
3 |
ثلاثة |
Thalatha |
|
4 |
أربعة |
Arba'a |
|
5 |
خمسة |
Khamsa |
|
6 |
ستّة |
Sitta |
|
7 |
سبعة |
Sab'a |
|
8 |
ثمانية |
Thamaniya |
|
9. |
تسعة |
Tis’a |
|
10 |
عشرة |
Sahara |
Examples
One Book
Arabic:
Pronunciation:
Kitab Wahid
Meaning:
One book
Two Students
Arabic:
طالبان اثنان
Pronunciation:
Taliban Ithnan
Meaning:
Two students
Three Apples
Arabic:
ثلاثة تفاحات
Pronunciation:
Thalathatu Tuffahat
Meaning:
Three apples
Counting Practice
Try counting aloud:
واحد، اثنان، ثلاثة، أربعة، خمسة، ستة، سبعة، ثمانية، تسعة، عشرة
Pronunciation:
Wahid, Ithnan, Thalatha, Arba’a, Khamsa, Sitta, Sab’a, Thamaniya, Tis’a, Ashara
Everyday Examples
Age
عمري عشرة أعوام
Pronunciation:
Umri Ashara A’wam
Meaning:
I am ten years old.
Shopping
أريد خمسة تفاحات
Pronunciation:
Uridu Khamsa Tuffahat
Meaning:
I want five apples.
School
في الفصل ثمانية طلاب
Pronunciation:
Fi Al-Fasl Thamaniya Tullab
Meaning:
There are eight students in the classroom.
Fun Exercise
Match the number with its Arabic word:
1 → ؟
5 → ؟
10 → ؟
Answers:
1 → واحد
5 → خمسة
10 → عشرة
Quick Quiz
1. What is the Arabic word for “3”?
A) خمسة
B) ثلاثة
C) سبعة
2. What is the Arabic word for “8”?
A) ثمانية
B) أربعة
C) عشرة
3. What is the Arabic word for “10”?
A) ستة
B) تسعة
C) عشرة
Answers
- B
- A
- C
Final Thoughts
Learning numbers is essential for daily conversations in Arabic. Practice counting from 1 to 10 every day until you can say the numbers confidently without looking.
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