A1 numeral 중립 1분 분량

thirty

/ˈθɜːrti/

Thirty is the cardinal number 30, used frequently in everyday English for various quantitative expressions.

30초 단어

  • Represents the number 30.
  • Used for counting, age, time, and measurements.
  • A basic and common English numeral.

Overview

Thirty is a fundamental cardinal number in English, representing the quantity of 30. It is a key component of the number system, used extensively in counting, measuring, and expressing quantities. As a basic numeral, it is typically one of the first numbers learned by English language learners.

Thirty is used in various contexts, primarily for counting objects, indicating age, specifying time, and denoting measurements. It follows the pattern of tens (ten, twenty, thirty, forty, etc.) and precedes forty. It can be used as a standalone number or as part of larger numbers (e.g., thirty-five).

Counting: 'I have thirty books.'

Age: 'She is thirty years old.'

Time: 'The meeting starts at thirty minutes past the hour.' (though 'half past' is more common)

Measurements: 'The room is thirty feet long.'

Prices: 'The ticket costs thirty dollars.'

Three is the number 3. Thirty is ten times the value of three (3 x 10 = 30).

Thirteen represents the number 13, while thirty represents 30. They sound similar but have very different numerical values.

Thirty-three is a compound number (33), whereas thirty is simply 30. Thirty is the base number for all numbers from thirty to thirty-nine.

예시

1

My brother turned thirty last week.

everyday

Mi hermano cumplió treinta la semana pasada.

2

The project deadline is the thirtieth of April.

formal

La fecha límite del proyecto es el treinta de abril.

3

It costs about thirty bucks.

informal

Cuesta como treinta dólares.

4

The study involved thirty participants from diverse backgrounds.

academic

El estudio involucró a treinta participantes de diversos orígenes.

자주 쓰는 조합

thirty years old treinta años de edad
thirty minutes treinta minutos
thirty days hath September treinta días tiene septiembre

자주 쓰는 구문

thirty-something

treinta y tantos

thirty minutes past

treinta minutos después de

at thirty

a los treinta

자주 혼동되는 단어

thirty vs thirteen

Thirteen represents the number 13 (1 and 3), while thirty represents the number 30 (3 and 0). They sound similar, especially the '-teen' and '-ty' endings, but are numerically distinct.

thirty vs three

Three is the number 3. Thirty is ten times the value of three (3 x 10 = 30). They share the first letter but have different spellings and values.

문법 패턴

Subject + verb + thirty + [noun] Thirty + [noun] + verb + ... It costs/is + thirty + [currency/unit]

How to Use It

사용 참고사항

Thirty is a very common numeral used across all registers of English. It is typically written as a word ('thirty') in less formal contexts or when emphasizing the number itself. In more technical or financial documents, the numeral '30' is often preferred.


자주 하는 실수

Learners sometimes confuse the spelling of thirty with 'thir-tee' or 'thir-tey'. Remember the 'ir' and the 'ty' ending. Also, differentiating 'thirty' (30) from 'thirteen' (13) is crucial.

Tips

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Practice Counting Past Twenty

Focus on mastering the numbers from twenty to one hundred. Thirty is a key stepping stone in this sequence.

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Thirty vs. Thirteen

Be careful not to confuse 'thirty' (30) with 'thirteen' (13), as they sound similar but represent very different quantities.

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Milestone Ages

In many cultures, reaching the age of thirty is considered a significant milestone, often marking the transition into full adulthood or a new phase of life.

어원

The word 'thirty' comes from the Old English 'þrītig', which is derived from 'þrī' meaning 'three' and a suffix indicating 'ten'. It essentially means 'three tens'.

문화적 맥락

The age of thirty is often seen as a significant milestone in many Western cultures, marking a transition into a new decade of adulthood. It's sometimes associated with settling down or reaching a certain level of maturity.

암기 팁

Think of 'thirty' as 'three' and 'ty' (like 'tie'). Imagine tying three things together to get the number 30. Or, remember that thirty is 'three tens'.

자주 묻는 질문

4 질문

The word 'thirty' is spelled T-H-I-R-T-Y. It's important to note the 'ir' combination in the middle.

The number that comes immediately before thirty is twenty-nine (29). The number that comes immediately after thirty is thirty-one (31).

Whether thirty is considered 'large' depends on the context. In everyday situations like counting items or age, it's a moderate number. In contexts like population size or distance, it would be considered small.

Thirty is often used to indicate the half-hour mark. For example, 'half past two' is the same as 'two thirty'.

셀프 테스트

fill blank

There are ___ days in June.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: thirty

June has exactly 30 days.

multiple choice

Which of these represents thirty?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 30

Thirty is the number 30.

sentence building

Build a sentence using 'old', 'is', 'she', 'thirty', 'years'.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: She is thirty years old.

This is the standard grammatical structure for stating someone's age.

점수: /3

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