Numbers | संख्या
Introduction | परिचय
Welcome to the Numbers section of the Learn Marathi course! Numbers are fundamental to everyday communication, whether you’re shopping, telling time, discussing dates, or simply counting. This section provides a comprehensive guide to the Marathi number system, from basic counting to complex numerical expressions.
मराठी शिकण्याच्या कोर्समधील संख्या विभागात आपले स्वागत आहे! खरेदी करताना, वेळ सांगताना, तारखा चर्चा करताना किंवा फक्त मोजताना, संख्या दैनंदिन संवादासाठी मूलभूत आहेत.
Learning Objectives | शिक्षण उद्दिष्ट्ये
By the end of this section, you will be able to:
या विभागाच्या शेवटी, तुम्ही सक्षम असाल:
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| Count from 0 to 100+ |
० ते १००+ पर्यंत मोजणे |
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| Form compound numbers |
संयुक्त संख्या बनवणे |
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| Understand the Indian numbering system (lakhs, crores) |
भारतीय संख्या प्रणाली समजणे (लाख, कोटी) |
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| Use ordinal numbers (first, second, third…) |
क्रमवाचक संख्या वापरणे |
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| Tell time in Marathi |
मराठीत वेळ सांगणे |
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| Name days, months, and seasons |
दिवस, महिने आणि ऋतू सांगणे |
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| Express dates correctly |
तारखा योग्यरित्या व्यक्त करणे |
Table of Contents | अनुक्रमणिका
Main Lessons | मुख्य धडे
| # |
Topic |
File |
Description |
| 1 |
Cardinal Numbers |
cardinal-numbers.md |
Basic counting, compound numbers, Indian numbering system |
| 2 |
Ordinal Numbers |
ordinal-numbers.md |
First, second, third, and beyond |
| 3 |
Time and Date |
time-date.md |
Telling time, days, months, seasons |
Practice Exercises | सराव सराव
Quick Reference | द्रुत संदर्भ
Basic Numbers 0-10 | मूलभूत संख्या ०-१०
| English |
Marathi |
Devanagari |
Transliteration |
| Zero |
शून्य |
० |
shūnya |
| One |
एक |
१ |
ek |
| Two |
दोन |
२ |
don |
| Three |
तीन |
३ |
tīn |
| Four |
चार |
४ |
chār |
| Five |
पाच |
५ |
pāch |
| Six |
सहा |
६ |
sahā |
| Seven |
सात |
७ |
sāt |
| Eight |
आठ |
८ |
āṭh |
| Nine |
नऊ |
९ |
naū |
| Ten |
दहा |
१० |
dahā |
The Indian Numbering System | भारतीय संख्या प्रणाली
The Indian numbering system differs from the Western system. Instead of millions and billions, we use:
भारतीय संख्या प्रणाली पाश्चात्य प्रणालीपेक्षा वेगळी आहे. दशलक्ष आणि अब्ज ऐवजी, आपण वापरतो:
| Indian Term |
Marathi |
Value |
Western Equivalent |
| Hundred |
शंभर (śambhar) |
100 |
Hundred |
| Thousand |
हजार (hajār) |
1,000 |
Thousand |
| Lakh |
लाख (lākh) |
100,000 |
Hundred Thousand |
| Crore |
कोटी (koṭī) |
10,000,000 |
Ten Million |
| Hundred Crore |
शंभर कोटी |
1,000,000,000 |
Billion |
Tips for Learning Numbers | संख्या शिकण्यासाठी टिप्स
- Practice writing Devanagari numerals - Write them alongside Arabic numerals
- Count everyday objects - Practice counting items around you
- Use numbers in context - Learn them within sentences, not in isolation
- Practice pronunciation - Listen and repeat the sounds
- Start small - Master 0-20 before moving to larger numbers
Cultural Notes | सांस्कृतिक टीपा
- Numbers are written from left to right, same as English
- In formal writing, Devanagari numerals (०, १, २…) are often used
- In everyday life, Arabic numerals (0, 1, 2…) are commonly used
- The lakh and crore system is used in official documents, news, and daily conversation
- When saying phone numbers, each digit is pronounced individually
Progress Tracker | प्रगती ट्रॅकर
Track your progress through this section:
| Lesson |
Status |
Date Completed |
| Cardinal Numbers |
⬜ Not Started |
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| Ordinal Numbers |
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| Time and Date |
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| Number Writing Exercises |
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| Number Translation Exercises |
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| Time Practice Exercises |
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| Date Practice Exercises |
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Next Steps | पुढील पावले
After completing this section, you will have a solid foundation in Marathi numbers. Continue your learning journey with:
- 03-Basic-Conversations/ - Use numbers in real conversations
- 04-Vocabulary/ - Expand your word knowledge
| **Happy Learning! |
शुभ शिक्षण!** |