Dutch numbers

 

Dutch numbers

 

Dutch numbers is a Germanic language spoken in the Netherlands and Belgium.

Number	Cardinal (Number)	Ordinal (Numberth)	Pronunciation
0	nul	nulde	nuhl
1	één	eerste	ayn
2	twee	tweede	tvay
3	drie	derde	dree
4	vier	vierde	feer
5	vijf	vijfde	fayf
6	zes	zesde	zes
7	zeven	zevende	zay-ven
8	acht	achtste	ahgt
9	negen	negende	nay-guhn
10	tien	tiende	teen
11	elf	elfde	elf
12	twaalf	twaalfde	twahlf
13	dertien	dertiende	dehr-teen
14	veertien	veertiende	fehr-teen
15	vijftien	vijftiende	fayf-teen
16	zestien	zestiende	zes-teen
17	zeventien	zeventiende	zay-ven-teen
18	achttien	achttiende	ahgt-teen
19	negentien	negentiende	nay-guhn-teen
20	twintig	twintigste	tvintich
21	eenentwintig	eenentwintigste	ayn-uhn-tvintich
22	tweeëntwintig	tweeëntwintigste	tvay-uhn-tvintich
23	drieëntwintig	drieëntwintigste	dree-uhn-tvintich
30	dertig	dertigste	dehr-tich
40	veertig	veertigste	fehr-tich
50	vijftig	vijftigste	fayf-tich
60	zestig	zestigste	zes-tich
70	zeventig	zeventigste	zay-ven-tich
80	tachtig	tachtigste	tahgt-tich
90	negentig	negentigste	nay-guhn-tich
100	honderd	honderdste	hohn-duhrt
200	tweehonderd	tweehonderdste	tvay-hohn-duhrt
500	vijfhonderd	vijfhonderdste	fayf-hohn-duhrt
1,000	duizend	duizendste	doy-zuhnt
2,000	tweeduizend	tweeduizendste	tvay-doy-zuhnt
10,000	tienduizend	tienduizendste	teen-doy-zuhnt

 Dutch pronunciation can vary based on accents and regional differences. The pronunciation guide above is a general representation.

The history of Dutch numbers is intertwined with the development of the Dutch language itself. Dutch is a Germanic language and has undergone various changes and influences over the centuries. Here’s a brief overview of the history of Dutch numbers:

Old Dutch (6th to 11th Century):

The earliest forms of Dutch, spoken between the 6th and 11th centuries, were heavily influenced by Old Frankish and Old Saxon languages. During this period, Old Dutch numerals were similar to other Germanic languages of that time.

Middle Dutch (12th to 15th Century):

Middle Dutch saw the emergence of a distinct Dutch identity. The numerals evolved further during this period, and many aspects of grammar and vocabulary were solidified. The influence of Latin, due to religious and scholarly contexts, led to the use of Latin-derived numerals for higher numbers.

Early Modern Dutch (16th to 18th Century):

During this period, the Dutch Golden Age brought significant cultural and economic growth. Dutch became a major European language for science, trade, and diplomacy. The numerals largely stabilized during this time, and many of the features of modern Dutch numerals were established.

Modern Dutch (19th Century to Present):

Modern Dutch numerals, as we know them today, have remained relatively stable since the 18th century. The influence of French during the Napoleonic era introduced some changes to the numbering system, but most of these were not retained. The numbering system continues to be used in daily life, commerce, and official documents.

Throughout these periods, the Dutch numbering system has followed a similar pattern to other Germanic languages, with base-10 counting and a combination of words for numbers up to twenty, followed by regular pattern-based naming for higher numbers (e.g., 21 is “eenentwintig” or “one and twenty,” similar to English “twenty-one”).

It’s important to note that Dutch has regional dialects, and variations in number names and pronunciation may exist across different regions. Additionally, the influence of neighboring languages and cultures, such as French and Latin, has contributed to the evolution of Dutch numbers over time.

Overall, the history of Dutch numbers reflects the linguistic and cultural evolution of the Dutch language and its interactions with neighboring languages and historical events

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