Understanding Hrvatski Numbers and Counting
In the Croatian language, numbers are used to count and describe quantities. Just like in English, numbers in Croatian have specific names and forms. Let's explore how to use them!
Basic Numbers from 1 to 10
Important Points
- One - jedan
- Two - dva
- Three - tri
- Four - četiri
- Five - pet
- Six - šest
- Seven - sedam
- Eight - osam
- Nine - devet
- Ten - deset
These are the basic numbers you need to learn first. They are the building blocks for counting in Croatian.
After ten, numbers are formed by combining the words for tens and units. For example, eleven is 'jedanaest', which combines 'jedan' (one) and 'naest' (a form that means 'teen').
Examples
- Jedanaest - 11
- Dvanaest - 12
- Trinaest - 13
For tens, we use words like 'dvadeset' for twenty, 'trideset' for thirty, and so on.
Examples
- Dvadeset - 20
- Trideset - 30
- Četrdeset - 40
Counting by Hundreds and Thousands
Hundreds and thousands are also important. 'Sto' means one hundred, and 'tisuću' means one thousand.
Examples
- Sto - 100
- Dvije stotine - 200
- Tisuću - 1000
Using Numbers in Sentences
When you want to use numbers in sentences, you place them before the noun they describe. For example, 'two apples' in Croatian is 'dva jabuke'.
Examples
- Tri knjige - Three books
- Pet olovaka - Five pencils
- Deset jabuka - Ten apples