Numbers and Counting: Learn to count and use numbers from 0 to 100 in Italian

Introduction

Numbers are an essential part of any language. They allow us to communicate quantities, prices, ages, and much more. In Italian, numbers are used in a variety of contexts, from basic counting to telling the time. In this guide, we will learn how to count and use numbers from 0 to 100 in Italian.

Cardinal Numbers

Cardinal numbers are used to count objects or express quantities. Here are the Italian cardinal numbers from 0 to 20:

• 0: zero
• 1: uno
• 2: due
• 3: tre
• 4: quattro
• 5: cinque
• 6: sei
• 7: sette
• 8: otto
• 9: nove
• 10: dieci
• 11: undici
• 12: dodici
• 13: tredici
• 14: quattordici
• 15: quindici
• 16: sedici
• 17: diciassette
• 18: diciotto
• 19: diciannove
• 20: venti

To express numbers higher than 20, you can combine these numbers with the tens (30, 40, 50, etc.) and units (1, 2, 3, etc.) digits. For example:

• 21: ventuno (venti + uno)
• 36: trentasei (trenta + sei)
• 49: quarantanove (quaranta + nove)
• 53: cinquantatré (cinquanta + tre)
• 68: sessantotto (sessanta + otto)
• 75: settantacinque (settanta + cinque)
• 92: novantadue (novanta + due)
• 100: cento

Special Cases

There are a few irregularities and special cases to watch out for when working with numbers in Italian:

• The numbers 21, 31, 41, etc., change their ending when followed by a noun. For example: ventuno libro (21 books), trentuno tavolo (31 tables).

• The number uno (1) changes its form when it precedes a noun. For example: un libro (one book), una tavola (one table).

• When counting from 21 to 99, the units number comes before the tens number, separated by a space. For example: ventitré (23), sessantasette (67), novantotto (98).

• The number cento (100) can be used by itself or combined with other numbers to express higher quantities. For example: cento (100), centouno (101), duecento (200), trecento (300), mille (1000).

• When counting from 100 to 199, the number cento (100) is used in the same way as other numbers. For example: centoquindici (115), centocinquantanove (159).

Additional Resources

• For more information and practice with numbers in Italian, you can refer to the Italian Numbers page on Duolingo.
• If you prefer a visual approach, you can watch videos on Italian numbers on YouTube. Just search for "Italian numbers" and you will find plenty of educational content.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You now know how to count and use numbers from 0 to 100 in Italian. Keep practicing and using numbers in various contexts to reinforce your learning. Remember, numbers are an essential tool for communication, so mastering them will greatly enhance your Italian language skills.