Understanding Қазақша Numerals
Numerals are words that represent numbers. In the Қазақша language, numerals are used to count things, tell time, and express quantities. Let's explore how to use them.
Important Points
- Single-digit numbers from 1 to 9
- Tens like 10, 20, 30, etc.
- Hundreds such as 100, 200, 300, etc.
- Thousands like 1000, 2000, 3000, etc.
Examples
- бір алма (one apple)
- он кітап (ten books)
- жүз бала (a hundred children)
Compound numerals are created by combining basic numerals. They help express numbers like 21, 45, or 99.
Examples
- жиырма бір бала (twenty-one children)
- қырық бес алма (forty-five apples)
- тоқсан тоғыз кітап (ninety-nine books)
Using Numerals in Sentences
Numerals can be used in sentences to describe quantities, order, and even age. They often come before the noun they describe.
Examples
- үш дос (three friends)
- екі үйрек (two ducks)
- жеті жыл (seven years)
Ordinal numerals show the position or order of things, like first, second, or third.
Important Points
- First - бірінші
- Second - екінші
- Third - үшінші
Examples
- бірінші орын (first place)
- екінші қабат (second floor)
- үшінші күн (third day)