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Introduction[edit | edit source]

In this lesson, we will dive into the world of numbers and counting in the Serbian language. Numbers are an essential part of everyday communication, whether it's telling time, counting money, or simply expressing quantities. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid foundation in Serbian numbers and be able to confidently use them in various contexts.

To make the learning process engaging and enjoyable, we will explore interesting cultural facts related to numbers in Serbian-speaking countries. We'll also provide plenty of examples and exercises to reinforce your understanding. So let's get started and discover the beauty of Serbian numbers!

Cardinal Numbers[edit | edit source]

0 to 10[edit | edit source]

Let's begin by learning the numbers from 0 to 10 in Serbian. Take a look at the table below for the Serbian pronunciation and English translation:

Serbian	Pronunciation	English
нула	nula	zero
један	jedan	one
два	dva	two
три	tri	three
четири	četiri	four
пет	pet	five
шест	šest	six
седам	sedam	seven
осам	osam	eight
девет	devet	nine
десет	deset	ten

Take some time to practice saying these numbers out loud. Pay attention to the pronunciation and try to imitate it as closely as possible. Remember, practice makes perfect!

11 to 20[edit | edit source]

Now, let's move on to the numbers from 11 to 20 in Serbian. These numbers have a unique form and are slightly irregular compared to the rest. Here's a table to help you:

Serbian	Pronunciation	English
једанаест	jedanaest	eleven
дванаест	dvanaest	twelve
тринаест	trinaest	thirteen
четрнаест	četrnaest	fourteen
петнаест	petnaest	fifteen
шеснаест	šesnaest	sixteen
седамнаест	sedamnaest	seventeen
осамнаест	osamnaest	eighteen
деветнаест	devetnaest	nineteen
двадесет	dvadeset	twenty

Notice that the numbers from 11 to 19 are formed by combining the word for "ten" (десять) with the numbers from 1 to 9. The word for "ten" itself is десять (dvadeset).

21 and Beyond[edit | edit source]

To express numbers beyond 20, you simply combine the word for "twenty" (двадесет) with the numbers from 1 to 9. Here are some examples:

Serbian	Pronunciation	English
двадесет један	dvadeset jedan	twenty-one
двадесет два	dvadeset dva	twenty-two
двадесет три	dvadeset tri	twenty-three
двадесет четири	dvadeset četiri	twenty-four
двадесет пет	dvadeset pet	twenty-five
тридесет	trideset	thirty
тридесет један	trideset jedan	thirty-one
четрдесет	četrdeset	forty
педесет	pedeset	fifty
шездесет	šezdeset	sixty
седамдесет	sedamdeset	seventy
осамдесет	osamdeset	eighty
деведесет	devedeset	ninety
сто	sto	one hundred
сто пет	sto pet	one hundred five
двеста	dvesta	two hundred
триста	trista	three hundred
четриста	četrista	four hundred
петсто	petsto	five hundred
хиљаду	hiljadu	one thousand
две хиљаде	dve hiljade	two thousand

As you can see, the pattern for numbers beyond 20 is straightforward. Just combine the word for "twenty" or the words for "hundred" and "thousand" with the respective numbers. Remember to pay attention to the pronunciation and practice saying these numbers out loud.

Ordinal Numbers[edit | edit source]

In addition to cardinal numbers, Serbian also has ordinal numbers, which are used to indicate the order or rank of something. Here are some examples of ordinal numbers in Serbian:

први (prvi) - first
други (drugi) - second
трећи (treći) - third
четврти (četvrti) - fourth
пети (peti) - fifth
шести (šesti) - sixth
седми (sedmi) - seventh
осми (osmi) - eighth
девети (deveti) - ninth
десети (deseti) - tenth

To form ordinal numbers in Serbian, simply add the suffix -и to the cardinal number. For example, "first" is први (prvi), and "second" is други (drugi).

Counting Objects and People[edit | edit source]

When counting objects or people in Serbian, you need to use different forms of numbers depending on the gender and case of the noun. Let's take a look at some examples:

Counting Objects[edit | edit source]

When counting masculine nouns, use the following forms:

один (odin) - one (nominative)
један (jedan) - one (accusative)

For feminine nouns, use these forms:

одна (odna) - one (nominative)
једну (jednu) - one (accusative)

And for neuter nouns, use these forms:

једно (jedno) - one (nominative)
једно (jedno) - one (accusative)

Here's a table to help you understand the different forms:

Serbian	Pronunciation	English
один стол	odin stol	one table (masculine)
један стол	jedan stol	one table (masculine)
одна столица	odna stolica	one chair (feminine)
једну столицу	jednu stolicu	one chair (feminine)
једно огледало	jedno ogledalo	one mirror (neuter)
једно огледало	jedno ogledalo	one mirror (neuter)

In Serbian, the noun following the number will change its form depending on the number itself. For example, "one table" is один стол (odin stol) in the nominative case, but један стол (jedan stol) in the accusative case.

Counting People[edit | edit source]

When counting people, the forms of numbers change slightly. Here are the forms you need to use:

један (jedan) - one (nominative masculine)
једнога (jednoga) - one (accusative masculine)
једна (jedna) - one (nominative feminine)
једну (jednu) - one (accusative feminine)
једно (jedno) - one (nominative neuter)
једно (jedno) - one (accusative neuter)

Let's see some examples:

Serbian	Pronunciation	English
један мушкарац	jedan muškarac	one man
једнога мушкараца	jednoga muškaraca	one man (accusative)
једна жена	jedna žena	one woman
једну жену	jednu ženu	one woman (accusative)
једно дете	jedno dete	one child
једно дете	jedno dete	one child (accusative)

Again, pay attention to the changes in the form of the noun depending on the number and case.

Cultural Insight[edit | edit source]

Numbers hold cultural significance in Serbian-speaking countries. In Serbia, for example, the number three is considered lucky and is often associated with good fortune. This belief is rooted in ancient Slavic folklore, where the number three was believed to symbolize harmony and balance. As a result, you may notice the number three being used in various aspects of Serbian culture, such as folk tales, traditional dances, and even architecture.

Additionally, the number seven is often regarded as a mystical number in Serbian culture. It is believed to have special powers and is associated with spirituality and the supernatural. Many traditional Serbian rituals and customs are performed in sets of seven, further emphasizing the significance of this number.

Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now it's time to put your knowledge to the test! Try these exercises to practice counting and using numbers in Serbian:

1. Write the numbers from 1 to 10 in Serbian. 2. Say the following numbers out loud in Serbian: 17, 25, 39, 46, 58. 3. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the number in Serbian:

  - Имају две __________ (књига).
  - Купили смо пет __________ (џемпера).
  - Ја имам једно __________ (маче).

4. Translate the following sentences into Serbian:

  - I have three brothers.
  - She bought ten apples.
  - We saw two horses.

Solutions[edit | edit source]

Here are the solutions to the exercises:

1. один, један, два, три, четири, пет, шест, седам, осам, девет, десет 2. седамнаест, двадесет пет, тридесет девет, четрдесет шест, педесет осам 3. - Имају две књиге.

  - Купили смо пет џемпера.
  - Ја имам једно маче.

4. - Имам три брата.

  - Она је купила десет јабука.
  - Видели смо два конја.

Congratulations on completing the exercises! You're well on your way to mastering numbers and counting in Serbian.

Table of Contents - Serbian Course - 0 to A1[edit source]

Course Presentation

Introduction to Serbian Grammar

Introduction to Serbian Vocabulary

Introduction to Serbian Culture

Pronouns: Possessive Pronouns

Shopping

Sports and Recreation

Adjectives: Declension

Jobs and Professions

Literature and Poetry

Verbs: Conditional

Entertainment and Media

Art and Artists

Videos[edit | edit source]

Numbers on Serbian - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Learn basic Serbian: Numbers - YouTube[edit | edit source]

LEARNING SERBIAN NUMBERS 0-10 | PART 1 - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Sources[edit | edit source]

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

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+<div class="pg_page_title">[[Language/Serbian|Serbian]]  → [[Language/Serbian/Vocabulary|Vocabulary]] → [[Language/Serbian/Grammar/0-to-A1-Course|0 to A1 Course]] → Introduction to Serbian Vocabulary → Numbers and Counting</div>
+__TOC__
-<div class="pg_page_title">Serbian Vocabulary → Introduction to Serbian Vocabulary → Numbers and Counting</div>
+== Introduction ==
-__TOC__
+In this lesson, we will dive into the world of numbers and counting in the Serbian language. Numbers are an essential part of everyday communication, whether it's telling time, counting money, or simply expressing quantities. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid foundation in Serbian numbers and be able to confidently use them in various contexts.
-Numbers and counting are essential parts of any language, and Serbian is no exception. In this lesson, we will learn how to count and use numbers in Serbian.
+To make the learning process engaging and enjoyable, we will explore interesting cultural facts related to numbers in Serbian-speaking countries. We'll also provide plenty of examples and exercises to reinforce your understanding. So let's get started and discover the beauty of Serbian numbers!
+== Cardinal Numbers ==
-<span link>Once you've mastered this lesson, take a look at these related pages: [[Language/Serbian/Vocabulary/Family-members|Family members]] & [[Language/Serbian/Vocabulary/Feelings-and-Emotions|Feelings and Emotions]].</span>
+=== 0 to 10 ===
-== Basic Numbers ==
-Let's start with the basics. Here are the numbers from one to ten in Serbian:
+Let's begin by learning the numbers from 0 to 10 in Serbian. Take a look at the table below for the Serbian pronunciation and English translation:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Serbian !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| један || YED-an || one
+| нула || nula || zero
+|-
+| један || jedan || one
 |-
 | два || dva || two
 |-
-| три || tree || three
+| три || tri || three
 |-
-| четири || CHEH-tea-ree || four
+| четири || četiri || four
 |-
 | пет || pet || five
 |-
-| шест || shest || six
+| шест || šest || six
 |-
-| седам || SEH-dam || seven
+| седам || sedam || seven
 |-
-| осам || OH-sam || eight
+| осам || osam || eight
 |-
-| девет || DEH-vet || nine
+| девет || devet || nine
 |-
-| десет || DEH-set || ten
+| десет || deset || ten
 |}
-As you can see, Serbian numbers are straightforward to learn, with some unique pronunciations to note. From here, counting higher is relatively easy.
+Take some time to practice saying these numbers out loud. Pay attention to the pronunciation and try to imitate it as closely as possible. Remember, practice makes perfect!
-== Counting Higher Numbers ==
+=== 11 to 20 ===
-To count higher numbers, let's learn some Serbian number rules. In Serbian, you add numbers together to form higher numbers. Here are the Serbian numbers for 11-20:
+Now, let's move on to the numbers from 11 to 20 in Serbian. These numbers have a unique form and are slightly irregular compared to the rest. Here's a table to help you:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Serbian !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| једанаест || YED-a-na-est || eleven
+| једанаест || jedanaest || eleven
 |-
-| дванаест || DV-a-na-est || twelve
+| дванаест || dvanaest || twelve
 |-
 | тринаест || trinaest || thirteen
 |-
-| четрнаест || chet-r-na-est || fourteen
+| четрнаест || četrnaest || fourteen
+|-
+| петнаест || petnaest || fifteen
+|-
+| шеснаест || šesnaest || sixteen
+|-
+| седамнаест || sedamnaest || seventeen
+|-
+| осамнаест || osamnaest || eighteen
+|-
+| деветнаест || devetnaest || nineteen
+|-
+| двадесет || dvadeset || twenty
+|}
+Notice that the numbers from 11 to 19 are formed by combining the word for "ten" (десять) with the numbers from 1 to 9. The word for "ten" itself is десять (dvadeset).
+=== 21 and Beyond ===
+To express numbers beyond 20, you simply combine the word for "twenty" (двадесет) with the numbers from 1 to 9. Here are some examples:
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Serbian !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| двадесет један || dvadeset jedan || twenty-one
+|-
+| двадесет два || dvadeset dva || twenty-two
+|-
+| двадесет три || dvadeset tri || twenty-three
+|-
+| двадесет четири || dvadeset četiri || twenty-four
+|-
+| двадесет пет || dvadeset pet || twenty-five
+|-
+| тридесет || trideset || thirty
+|-
+| тридесет један || trideset jedan || thirty-one
+|-
+| четрдесет || četrdeset || forty
+|-
+| педесет || pedeset || fifty
+|-
+| шездесет || šezdeset || sixty
+|-
+| седамдесет || sedamdeset || seventy
+|-
+| осамдесет || osamdeset || eighty
+|-
+| деведесет || devedeset || ninety
+|-
+| сто || sto || one hundred
+|-
+| сто пет || sto pet || one hundred five
+|-
+| двеста || dvesta || two hundred
+|-
+| триста || trista || three hundred
+|-
+| четриста || četrista || four hundred
+|-
+| петсто || petsto || five hundred
+|-
+| хиљаду || hiljadu || one thousand
+|-
+| две хиљаде || dve hiljade || two thousand
+|}
+As you can see, the pattern for numbers beyond 20 is straightforward. Just combine the word for "twenty" or the words for "hundred" and "thousand" with the respective numbers. Remember to pay attention to the pronunciation and practice saying these numbers out loud.
+== Ordinal Numbers ==
+In addition to cardinal numbers, Serbian also has ordinal numbers, which are used to indicate the order or rank of something. Here are some examples of ordinal numbers in Serbian:
+* први (prvi) - first
+* други (drugi) - second
+* трећи (treći) - third
+* четврти (četvrti) - fourth
+* пети (peti) - fifth
+* шести (šesti) - sixth
+* седми (sedmi) - seventh
+* осми (osmi) - eighth
+* девети (deveti) - ninth
+* десети (deseti) - tenth
+To form ordinal numbers in Serbian, simply add the suffix -и to the cardinal number. For example, "first" is први (prvi), and "second" is други (drugi).
+== Counting Objects and People ==
+When counting objects or people in Serbian, you need to use different forms of numbers depending on the gender and case of the noun. Let's take a look at some examples:
+=== Counting Objects ===
+When counting masculine nouns, use the following forms:
+* один (odin) - one (nominative)
+* један (jedan) - one (accusative)
+For feminine nouns, use these forms:
+* одна (odna) - one (nominative)
+* једну (jednu) - one (accusative)
+And for neuter nouns, use these forms:
+* једно (jedno) - one (nominative)
+* једно (jedno) - one (accusative)
+Here's a table to help you understand the different forms:
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Serbian !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| петнаест || pet-na-est || fifteen
+| один стол || odin stol || one table (masculine)
 |-
-| шеснаест || shees-na-est || sixteen
+| један стол || jedan stol || one table (masculine)
 |-
-| седамнаест || seh-dam-na-est || seventeen
+| одна столица || odna stolica || one chair (feminine)
 |-
-| осамнаест || OH-sam-na-est || eighteen
+| једну столицу || jednu stolicu || one chair (feminine)
 |-
-| деветнаест || DEH-vet-na-est || nineteen
+| једно огледало || jedno ogledalo || one mirror (neuter)
 |-
-| двадесет || dv-a-des-et || twenty
+| једно огледало || jedno ogledalo || one mirror (neuter)
 |}
-After twenty, you simply join several numbers to make a larger number. For example, to say "56" in Serbian, you say "petdeset šest," which means "50 six." Here are some examples of counting higher numbers in Serbian:
+In Serbian, the noun following the number will change its form depending on the number itself. For example, "one table" is один стол (odin stol) in the nominative case, but један стол (jedan stol) in the accusative case.
+=== Counting People ===
+When counting people, the forms of numbers change slightly. Here are the forms you need to use:
+* један (jedan) - one (nominative masculine)
+* једнога (jednoga) - one (accusative masculine)
+* једна (jedna) - one (nominative feminine)
+* једну (jednu) - one (accusative feminine)
+* једно (jedno) - one (nominative neuter)
+* једно (jedno) - one (accusative neuter)
+Let's see some examples:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Serbian !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| тридесет три || tree-des-et tree || thirty-three
+| један мушкарац || jedan muškarac || one man
 |-
-| четрдесет пет || chet-r-des-et pet || forty-five
+| једнога мушкараца || jednoga muškaraca || one man (accusative)
 |-
-| шездесет шест || shez-des-et shest || sixty-six
+| једна жена || jedna žena || one woman
 |-
-| седамдесет девет || seh-dam-des-et DEH-vet || seventy-nine
+| једну жену || jednu ženu || one woman (accusative)
 |-
-| сто десет || stoh DEH-set || one hundred ten
+| једно дете || jedno dete || one child
+|-
+| једно дете || jedno dete || one child (accusative)
 |}
-Note that Serbian uses the Latin script, so it may be easier for many people to read.
+Again, pay attention to the changes in the form of the noun depending on the number and case.
-== Fractions and Decimals ==
+== Cultural Insight ==
-To say fractions in Serbian, use the word "deo" to indicate the fraction. For example:
+Numbers hold cultural significance in Serbian-speaking countries. In Serbia, for example, the number three is considered lucky and is often associated with good fortune. This belief is rooted in ancient Slavic folklore, where the number three was believed to symbolize harmony and balance. As a result, you may notice the number three being used in various aspects of Serbian culture, such as folk tales, traditional dances, and even architecture.
-* пола (po-la) - half
+Additionally, the number seven is often regarded as a mystical number in Serbian culture. It is believed to have special powers and is associated with spirituality and the supernatural. Many traditional Serbian rituals and customs are performed in sets of seven, further emphasizing the significance of this number.
-* трећина (tresh-ti-na) - one-third
-* четвртина (chet-vr-ti-na) - one-fourth
-To express decimals, Serbian uses a comma instead of a period. For example, to say "3.14" in Serbian, you would say "tri zarez jedanaest četvrtina" (three comma eleven quarters).
+== Exercises ==
-== Conclusion ==
+Now it's time to put your knowledge to the test! Try these exercises to practice counting and using numbers in Serbian:
-Numbers and counting are all around us, and it’s essential to know how to use them in every language we learn. In this lesson, we learned how to count and use numbers in Serbian, and we hope it was helpful to you.
+. Write the numbers from 1 to 10 in Serbian.
+. Say the following numbers out loud in Serbian: 17, 25, 39, 46, 58.
+. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the number in Serbian:
+   - Имају две __________ (књига).
+   - Купили смо пет __________ (џемпера).
+   - Ја имам једно __________ (маче).
+. Translate the following sentences into Serbian:
+   - I have three brothers.
+   - She bought ten apples.
+   - We saw two horses.
-<span class='maj'></span>
+== Solutions ==
-==Sources==
-* [https://www.digitaldialects.com/Serbian.htm Serbian games and flashcards: learn Serbian online for free]
+Here are the solutions to the exercises:
-* [https://serbonika.com/blog/serbian-vocabulary/numbers-in-serbian/ Learn Numbers in Serbian from 0 to 1000 and more in no time!]
-* [https://www.learnserbianblog.com/2009/01/numbers-in-serbian.html Numbers in Serbian - Learn Serbian]
+. один, један, два, три, четири, пет, шест, седам, осам, девет, десет
+. седамнаест, двадесет пет, тридесет девет, четрдесет шест, педесет осам
+. - Имају две књиге.
+   - Купили смо пет џемпера.
+   - Ја имам једно маче.
+. - Имам три брата.
+   - Она је купила десет јабука.
+   - Видели смо два конја.
+Congratulations on completing the exercises! You're well on your way to mastering numbers and counting in Serbian.
-<span link>Now that you've completed this lesson, don't stop learning! Check out these related topics: [[Language/Serbian/Vocabulary/Colors|Colors]] & [[Language/Serbian/Vocabulary/Vegetables|Vegetables]].</span>
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+|keywords=Serbian numbers, counting in Serbian, Serbian vocabulary, Serbian language, Serbian course
-|description=In this lesson, you will learn how to count and use numbers in Serbian.
+|description=In this lesson, you will learn how to count and use numbers in Serbian. Explore the cultural significance of numbers in Serbian-speaking countries and practice with exercises. Improve your Serbian vocabulary and language skills.
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 <youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5AXikOP2AM</youtube>
+==Sources==
+* [https://www.digitaldialects.com/Serbian.htm Serbian games and flashcards: learn Serbian online for free]
+* [https://serbonika.com/blog/serbian-vocabulary/numbers-in-serbian/ Learn Numbers in Serbian from 0 to 1000 and more in no time!]
+* [https://www.learnserbianblog.com/2009/01/numbers-in-serbian.html Numbers in Serbian - Learn Serbian]
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