Lesson 6.2: Counting to 100 – Double Digits Made Easy

Lesson 6.2: Counting to 100 – Double Digits Made Easy 🔢 #

Congratulations! You’ve mastered the numbers from 0 to 20. Now it’s time to level up and tackle numbers 21 to 100. Whether you’re counting euros, steps, or gelatos (again, no judgment), double digits are essential.

What You’ll Learn #

By the end of this lesson, you’ll be able to:

  • Count from 21 to 100 in Italian.
  • Use numbers for prices, quantities, and other practical applications.
  • Sound like a pro while chatting about numbers with Viktor.

Numbers from 21 to 29 #

Tens Italian English Pronunciation
21 Ventuno Twenty-one VEHN-too-no
22 Ventidue Twenty-two VEHN-tee-DOO-eh
23 Ventitre Twenty-three VEHN-tee-TREH
24 Ventiquattro Twenty-four VEHN-tee-KWAH-troh
25 Venticinque Twenty-five VEHN-tee-CHEEN-kweh
26 Ventisei Twenty-six VEHN-tee-SEH-ee
27 Ventisette Twenty-seven VEHN-tee-SEHT-teh
28 Ventotto Twenty-eight VEHN-TOHT-toh
29 Ventinove Twenty-nine VEHN-tee-NOH-veh

Tens and Multiples #

Tens Italian English Pronunciation
30 Trenta Thirty TREHN-tah
40 Quaranta Forty KWAHR-ahn-tah
50 Cinquanta Fifty CHEEN-kwahn-tah
60 Sessanta Sixty SEHS-sahn-tah
70 Settanta Seventy SEHT-tahn-tah
80 Ottanta Eighty OHT-tahn-tah
90 Novanta Ninety NOH-vahn-tah
100 Cento One Hundred CHEN-toh

How It Works #

  1. Combining Numbers: Italian numbers 21–99 are formed by combining the tens with the units.

    • 21 = venti + uno → ventuno
    • 28 = venti + otto → ventotto (Note: The “i” in venti disappears before vowels.)

  2. Key Patterns: Once you know the tens, you simply add the units!

Key Phrases #

Here are some practical ways to use numbers beyond 20:

  1. Quanto costa questo? (How much does this cost?)

    • Response: Costa trentacinque euro. (It costs 35 euros.)

  2. Quanti ne vuoi? (How many do you want?)

    • Response: Ne voglio cinquanta. (I want 50.)

  3. Quanti anni ha tua zia? (How old is your aunt?)

    • Response: Ha sessantacinque anni. (She’s 65 years old.)

Example Dialogue #

Scenario: Geoff is at a market buying fruits. Viktor is (unsurprisingly) the vendor.

  • Geoff: Buongiorno, quanto costano queste mele? (Good morning, how much do these apples cost?)
  • Viktor: Costano due euro al chilo. Quanti ne vuole? (They cost two euros per kilo. How many do you want?)
  • Geoff: Ne prendo cinque chili. Quanto pago? (I’ll take 5 kilos. How much do I pay?)
  • Viktor: Dieci euro in totale. Grazie mille! (Ten euros total. Thank you very much!)

Practice Time #

Use the numbers you’ve learned in these scenarios:

  1. You’re buying 32 oranges. Tell the vendor how many you want.

    • Ne voglio trentadue.

  2. Ask the price of 50 euros for a pair of shoes.

    • Quanto costano queste scarpe?

  3. Respond when someone asks how old your cousin is (he’s 28).

    • Ha ventotto anni.

Quick Tips #

  1. Practice Counting Aloud: Say the numbers repeatedly to get comfortable.
  2. Remember the Patterns: Tens + Units is your formula.
  3. Have Fun: Use numbers in everyday situations like ordering food or setting timers.

Ready for More? #

Head over to Exercise 6.2: Double Digits Practice and solidify your knowledge!

✨ Bravo! You’re halfway to mastering Italian numbers. Buona fortuna! 🌟