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Lesson 19: Numbers in Vietnamese - Part 2 from 10 to 99

Summary: Learn Vietnamese numbers to count for money, grocery shopping, age, and more. In this lesson, we’ll cover how to count from 11 to 999. Don't forget to follow this blog and continue your Learn Vietnamese 30 Days journey.

Similar to English, Vietnamese uses one counting system for both formal and informal conversations. By following a set of rules, you can easily learn to count all numbers in Vietnamese. Let’s get started!

Learn Vietnamese Lesson 19 - Numbers In Vietnamese - Part 02 From 11 To 99

1. Vocabulary about number in Vietnamese

Vietnamese English
Tư (optional) 4 in counting 24, 34, 44,... but “bốn” is more common.
Lăm 5 in counting 15, 25, 35, 45,... 95
Mười 10 OR to count from 11 to 19
Mươi 10 unit
Chục 10 unit in 20, 30,... 90

2. How to count from 10 to 19 in Vietnamese

Mười + [number]
Except 15

For example:

  • Mười hai is 12, and mười tám is 18.
  • Mười lăm is 15.

3. How to count from 20 to 99 in Vietnamese

The formula to count from 20 to 99 is:

[Number] + mươi/chục
[Number] + mươi + [number]
Except 25, 35, 45,... 95

The difference between “Chục” and “Mươi”:

  • “Chục” is only used in 20, 30…90.
  • Mươi can be used for all number from 20 - 99.

For example:

  • Hai mươi and hai chục are both 20.
  • Bốn mươi chín is 49, sáu mươi lăm is 65.

2. Exercise

Quiz 01: How to say “18” in Vietnamese?

(Note: Correct answer button will turn green.)

Quiz 02: How to say “15” in Vietnamese?

Quiz 03: How to say “14” in Vietnamese?

Quiz 04: How to say “24” in Vietnamese?

Quiz 05: What is “Năm mươi chín”?

Quiz 06: What is “Bốn mươi lăm”?

Great job! You’ve just learned how to count from 11 to 999 in Vietnamese, which will help you with money, grocery shopping, age, and more. Keep practicing these numbers to become more confident in everyday conversations.

Remember, the more you practice, the easier it will become to use these numbers naturally. Keep up the good work and continue to build your skills. Don't forget to follow this blog to stay updated and continue your Learn Vietnamese 30 Days journey.

In the next lesson, we will dive into using numbers for practical applications like asking about age. See you next time, and keep up the great work in your effort to learn Vietnamese!

Tạm biệt và hẹn gặp lại! (Goodbye and see you again!)

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