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Welcome back! By now, you’ve learned how to count in Polish up to 100, and you’re ready to take your number skills to the next level. In this lesson, we’ll revise numbers up to 100, introduce larger numbers, and show you how to use them in everyday situations. Whether you’re talking about your age, phone number, or house number, you’ll be able to do it confidently in Polish. Let’s dive in!
Revising Numbers Up to 100
Before we move on, let’s quickly recap what you already know. Here are the key numbers to refresh your memory:
- 1-10: jeden, dwa, trzy, cztery, pięć, sześć, siedem, osiem, dziewięć, dziesięć
- 11-19: jedenaście, dwanaście, trzynaście, czternaście, piętnaście, szesnaście, siedemnaście, osiemnaście, dziewiętnaście
- 20-29: dwadzieścia, dwadzieścia jeden, dwadzieścia dwa, …, dwadzieścia dziewięć
- Tens: trzydzieści (30), czterdzieści (40), pięćdziesiąt (50), sześćdziesiąt (60), siedemdziesiąt (70), osiemdziesiąt (80), dziewięćdziesiąt (90)
- 100: sto
📌 Practice Tip: Count aloud from 1 to 100. Focus on the tricky parts, like czterdzieści (40) and dziewięćdziesiąt (90). Repetition is key!
Introducing Larger Numbers
Now, let’s learn how to count beyond 100. Here are the key numbers to memorize:
- 100: sto
- 200: dwieście
- 300: trzysta
- 400: czterysta
- 500: pięćset
- 600: sześćset
- 700: siedemset
- 800: osiemset
- 900: dziewięćset
- 1,000: tysiąc
To form numbers between these, simply combine them. For example:
- 125: sto dwadzieścia pięć
- 347: trzysta czterdzieści siedem
- 1,001: tysiąc jeden
Ordinal Numbers (First, Second, Third…)
Ordinal numbers are used to describe the order of things, like “first,” “second,” or “third.” Here’s how to say them in Polish:
- 1st: pierwszy / pierwsza / pierwsze (masculine/feminine/neuter)
- 2nd: drugi / druga / drugie
- 3rd: trzeci / trzecia / trzecie
- 4th: czwarty / czwarta / czwarte
- 5th: piąty / piąta / piąte
Example sentences:
- Mieszkam na piątym piętrze. – I live on the fifth floor.
- To jest mój pierwszy raz w Polsce. – This is my first time in Poland.
Using Numbers in Everyday Situations
Numbers are everywhere! Here’s how to use them in real-life contexts:
- Talking About Your Age:
- Mam 32 lata. – I am 32 years old.
- On ma 45 lat. – He is 45 years old.
- Giving Your Phone Number:
- Mój numer telefonu to pięć zero osiem, dziewięć siedem, sześć cztery dwa. – My phone number is 508-974-642.
- Addresses and House Numbers:
- Mieszkam przy ulicy Krakowskiej, numer 75. – I live on Krakowska Street, number 75.
- Prices:
- Ten kosztuje sto dwadzieścia złotych. – This costs 120 złoty.
- Bilet kosztuje trzydzieści pięć złotych. – The ticket costs 35 złoty.
Practice Tasks
- Write These Numbers in Polish:
- 156
- 289
- 413
- 1,024
- 2,500
- Translate These Sentences:
- I am 27 years old.
- She lives in apartment number 12.
- My phone number is 603-555-789.
- This book costs 45 złoty.
- Create Your Own Sentences:
Write 5 sentences using numbers in different contexts. For example:- Mam 18 lat. (I am 18 years old.)
- Mój numer telefonu to pięć pięć pięć, osiem dziewięć, siedem sześć. (My phone number is 555-896-76.)
Grammar Notes
- Agreement with Nouns:
- Numbers ending in jeden (1) agree in gender with the noun they describe.
Example: jeden dom (one house – masculine), jedna książka (one book – feminine), jedno dziecko (one child – neuter).
- Numbers ending in jeden (1) agree in gender with the noun they describe.
- Plural Forms:
- Numbers 2, 3, and 4 use the nominative plural form.
Example: dwa domy (two houses), trzy książki (three books). - Numbers 5 and above use the genitive plural form.
Example: pięć domów (five houses), dziesięć książek (ten books).
- Numbers 2, 3, and 4 use the nominative plural form.
Cultural Tip: Numbers in Polish Culture
In Poland, numbers play a big role in everyday life, from telling time to shopping at markets. Here are a few fun facts:
- Poles often use ordinal numbers when talking about floors in a building. For example, pierwsze piętro (first floor) is what Americans would call the second floor.
- When bargaining at markets, knowing your numbers can save you money!
Homework
- Write down your age, phone number, and address in Polish.
- Practice counting aloud from 1 to 1,000. Focus on the tricky parts!
- Bonus: Look up how to say the current year in Polish.
That’s it for Lesson 6! You’re now equipped to handle numbers in Polish like a pro. Keep practicing, and soon you’ll be counting and calculating without even thinking about it. Do zobaczenia! 😊
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