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If you are learning Irish, the original language of Ireland, it's handy to know numbers 1-100. While it may sound daunting, we’re here to help. Read on for step-by-step instructions on counting to 100 in Irish, from 1-10, 11-19, and all the numbers between 20-100. You’ll also learn more about the 3 different ways you can count with numbers in the Irish-Gaelic language.
Counting in Irish to 100
- Say the prefix "a" (“uh”) before each number from 1-10. For example, 1 = a haon (uh hayn), 2 = a dó (uh doh), and 3 = a trí (uh tree).
- For 11-20, add the suffix "déag" to 1-9. For example, 11 = a haon déag (uh hayn dayg), 12 = a dó dhéag (uh doh yayg), and 13 = a trí déag (uh tree dayg).
- Use this formula: [tens number] + a + [units number] for the 20s through the 90s. For example, 24 (fiche a ceathair) is [fiche (20)] + a + [ceathair (4)].
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QuestionWhat one thousand in Irish?
Community Answer"Míle" is "thousand" in Irish, according to Google Translation. -
QuestionCan I purchase a DVD to learn numbers?
Community AnswerOf course. But there are plenty of YouTube videos you can put on a playlist and listen to instead (for free).
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QuestionWhy is 12's format different than 11, 13, and all the other teens when counting to 100 in Irish?
Community AnswerThe Irish alphabet doesn't actually contain the letter H, the H you're seeing is the modern depiction of the "séimhiú" or lenition. It used to be depicted by a dot over the consonant, but more commonly now the letter "h" is used directly following the consonant. Its purpose is to make the word easier and more natural to say, basically. Saying "a dó déag" with the two harsh "d" sounds right after one another is a little awkward, so the séimhiú helps the speaker out by softening the second "d" sound into something that'll flow more naturally from the tongue. If you're interested in learning more, google séimhiú (lenition) and urú (eclipsis).
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- ↑ https://mylanguages.org/irish_numbers.php
- ↑ https://www.superprof.ie/blog/counting-numbers-irish/
- ↑ https://www.omniglot.com/language/numbers/irish.htm
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