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How to Say "10" in Italian
The Italian word for 'ten' is 'dieci'. Use it for numbers, ages, and quantities.
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Use 'dieci' when counting, stating an age (e.g., 'Ho dieci anni'), or referring to a quantity of ten items. It's the standard word for the number itself.
Alternatives
- una decinaUse this for 'about ten' or 'a dozen or so'.
Ways to get it wrong
Pronouncing 'ci'
The 'ci' in 'dieci' sounds like the 'ch' in 'cheese', not like 'see'.
Confusing with 'dieci anni'
'Dieci' is just the number; add 'anni' for 'years old'.
Frequently asked
how to say ten in italian
The standard Italian word for ten is 'dieci'. It's pronounced roughly as 'DYE-chee'.
italian number ten for age
To say someone is ten years old, you say 'Ha dieci anni' (for he/she) or 'Ho dieci anni' (for I).
what does dieci mean
'Dieci' is the Italian word for the number 10. It's used in counting and for quantities.
How do you say the number 10 in Italian?
The number 10 in Italian is 'dieci'. It is pronounced dee-EH-chee.
How do you say from 10 to 11 in Italian?
10 in Italian is 'dieci' and 11 is 'undici'. They are pronounced dee-EH-chee and OON-dee-chee respectively.
What is 10 in Italian?
The Italian word for 10 is 'dieci'. The pronunciation is dee-EH-chee.
