Mastering Numbers and Counting
Chapter in 30 Seconds
Unlock your potential by learning how to count everything from money to your new friends!
- Distinguish between Sino-Korean and Native Korean number systems.
- Apply specific counters for objects, people, and animals correctly.
- Express quantities naturally in everyday Korean conversations.
तुम क्या सीखोगे
Hey there, future Korean speaker! Ready to unlock a superpower that will change how you interact with everything around you? This chapter, 'Mastering Numbers and Counting,' is your key!
You're about to dive deep into not one, but *two* super cool Korean number systems: Sino-Korean and Native Korean. Sounds tricky? Don't sweat it! We'll show you exactly *when* to use each one. You'll master Sino-Korean for things like money, telling time (minutes!), and dates – super handy for shopping or checking your calendar. Then, you'll tackle Native Korean numbers, perfect for counting everyday objects, people, animals, and even your age!
We'll guide you through connecting these numbers with specific counters: use 개 (gae) for almost anything, 명 (myeong) or the polite 분 (bun) for people (depending on who you're talking to – respect is key!), and 마리 (mari) for all sorts of adorable creatures.
Imagine this: you're at a Korean market, confidently asking for two apples (사과 두 개), or meeting new friends and casually mentioning
we are three people(
세 명). By the end of this chapter, you won't just *know* numbers; you'll be able to *use* them naturally and confidently in real-life conversations. It's easier than you think, and we're here to make it fun!
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साइनो-कोरियन नंबर: पैसे, तारीखें और मिनट (일, 이, 삼)बस 1 से 10 तक के बेस नंबर्स याद कर लो, फिर उन्हें 'Lego bricks' की तरह जोड़कर तुम 99 तक कोई भी नंबर बना सकते हो, जैसे «일», «이», «삼»।
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मूल कोरियाई संख्याएँ 1-99 (Hana, Dul, Set)चीज़ों को गिनने, उम्र बताने और घंटों की बात करने के लिए «하나», «둘», «셋» जैसे नेटिव कोरियन नंबर्स का इस्तेमाल करो।
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सामान्य काउंटर 개 (चीज़ें गिनना)बस चीज़ का नाम + Native Number + «개» का इस्तेमाल करो, जैसे 'सेब दो पीस' के लिए «사과 두 개»।
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लोगों को गिनना: दोस्त बनाम बड़े (명 / 분)लोगों को गिनने के लिए बस Native Korean नंबर्स के साथ «명» (आम लोगों के लिए) या «분» (इज़्ज़त देने के लिए) जोड़ दो।
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जानवरों की गिनती: 마리 (mari) का प्रयोग करेंबस याद रखो, किसी भी जानवर को गिनने के लिए Native Korean नंबर के साथ «마리» जोड़ना है।
Learning Objectives
By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:
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By the end you will be able to: confidently order items and describe quantities of people and animals.
अध्याय गाइड
Overview
How This Grammar Works
Common Mistakes
- 1✗ Wrong: 사과 일 개 (sagwa il gae)
- 1✗ Wrong: 저는 스물 한 살이에요. (jeoneun seumul han sarieyo.)
- 1✗ Wrong: 선생님 세 명 (seonsaengnim se myeong)
Real Conversations
A
(How many apples are there?)
B
(There are three apples.)
A
(How much is this bag?)
B
(It's 25,000 won.)
A
(How many people are in your family?)
B
(There are four people. My father, mother, me, and one younger brother.)
Quick FAQ
How do I know when to use Sino-Korean vs. Native Korean numbers for time?
For hours, use Native Korean numbers (한 시, *han si* - one o'clock). For minutes, use Sino-Korean numbers (오 분, *o bun* - five minutes).
Do all Native Korean numbers change form when used with a counter?
No, only 하나 (han), 둘 (du), 셋 (se), and 넷 (ne) change form when directly followed by a counter. Numbers from five upwards (e.g., 다섯, 여섯) do not change.
What are some common situations where I *must* use Sino-Korean numbers?
You must use Sino-Korean numbers for money (e.g., 천 원, *cheon won* - 1,000 won), dates (e.g., 십이월 이십오일, *sibiwol isiboil* - December 25th), phone numbers, and minutes.
Cultural Context
मुख्य उदाहरण (8)
식당에 손님이 세 분 오셨어요.
रेस्टोरेंट में तीन (इज़्ज़तदार) मेहमान आए हैं।
लोगों को गिनना: दोस्त बनाम बड़े (명 / 분)टिप्स और ट्रिक्स (4)
अनलकी नंबर 4
1-2-3-4 का नियम
सबका साथ, सबका विकास!
'Big 4' वाला नियम
मुख्य शब्दावली (6)
Real-World Preview
At the Market
Review Summary
- Number + Noun (for money/dates/mins)
- Number + Counter (for objects/people/animals)
- Native Number + 개
- Native Number + 명/분
- Native Number + 마리
सामान्य गलतियाँ
You used a Sino-Korean number with a counter. Always use native numbers with counters like gae.
When 1, 2, 3, 4, and 20 are followed by a counter, they change form (hana -> han).
Use the honorific counter 'bun' for teachers or elders to show respect.
इस अध्याय के नियम (5)
Next Steps
You've done an amazing job! Keep practicing these numbers and they will become second nature.
Count objects in your room
त्वरित अभ्यास (10)
Find and fix the mistake:
우리 가족은 하나 명이에요.
하나 काउंटर (जैसे 명) से पहले छोटा होकर 한 बन जाता है।frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: लोगों को गिनना: दोस्त बनाम बड़े (명 / 분)
3:20 -> 삼 시 이십 분
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: साइनो-कोरियन नंबर: पैसे, तारीखें और मिनट (일, 이, 삼)
सही शब्द चुनें:
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: साइनो-कोरियन नंबर: पैसे, तारीखें और मिनट (일, 이, 삼)
सही समय चुनें:
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: मूल कोरियाई संख्याएँ 1-99 (Hana, Dul, Set)
제 친구가 세 ___ 있어요.
명 का इस्तेमाल होता है। 분 बड़ों के लिए है और 개 चीज़ों के लिए।frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: लोगों को गिनना: दोस्त बनाम बड़े (명 / 분)
Find and fix the mistake:
Students: 'Set myeong' (3 people)
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: मूल कोरियाई संख्याएँ 1-99 (Hana, Dul, Set)
कॉफी की कीमत: ___천 원
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: साइनो-कोरियन नंबर: पैसे, तारीखें और मिनट (일, 이, 삼)
सबसे विनम्र और सही वाक्य चुनें:
두 (Native 2 का छोटा रूप) और 분 (सम्मानजनक काउंटर) का इस्तेमाल करते हैं।frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: लोगों को गिनना: दोस्त बनाम बड़े (명 / 분)
사과 ___ 주세요. (कृपया मुझे दो सेब दीजिए।)
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: सामान्य काउंटर 개 (चीज़ें गिनना)
Coffee ___ cup please. (kheopi ___ jan juseyo)
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: मूल कोरियाई संख्याएँ 1-99 (Hana, Dul, Set)
Score: /10