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How to Say "Numbers" in Italian
Learn to ask for 'the numbers' in Italian for prices, addresses, and more.
I numeri
ee NOO-meh-reeneutral
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Use this when you need to ask for specific numbers, such as the price of an item, a phone number, or an address. It's a direct way to request numerical information.
Alternatives
- il numeroUse this when referring to a single number, like a house number or a phone number.
- Quanti sono?Use this to ask 'How many?' when counting items.
Ways to get it wrong
Pronouncing 'numeri' like 'new-mer-ee'
The 'u' is short and sharp like in 'put', and the 'e' at the end is a clear 'eh' sound.
Confusing with 'numero' for plural
Remember 'i numeri' for plural and 'il numero' for singular.
Frequently asked
How to ask for the price using 'i numeri'?
You can point to an item and say 'I numeri?' or 'Il prezzo?'. The shopkeeper will likely respond with the price, which is a number.
When do Italians use 'i numeri' vs 'il numero'?
'Il numero' is for a single item (like 'il numero di telefono' - the phone number), while 'i numeri' is for multiple numbers or the general concept of numbers.
Can I use 'i numeri' to ask for a person's age?
It's better to ask 'Quanti anni hai?' (How old are you? - informal) or 'Quanti anni ha?' (How old are you? - formal) to inquire about age.
What are the numbers 1 to 20 in Italian?
The numbers 1 to 20 in Italian are: uno, due, tre, quattro, cinque, sei, sette, otto, nove, dieci, undici, dodici, tredici, quattordici, quindici, sedici, diciassette, diciotto, diciannove, venti.
How do you say numbers in Italian from 1 to 100?
Italian numbers follow a pattern. Numbers 1-20 are unique, then tens are formed by combining prefixes with 'uno' through 'nove' (e.g., ventuno for 21). Larger numbers are built similarly.
How do you pronounce numbers in Italian?
Italian pronunciation is generally phonetic. Pay attention to double consonants, which are pronounced longer, and the 'c' and 'g' sounds which change before 'i' and 'e'.
What is 17 in Italian?
Seventeen in Italian is diciassette.
What is 50 in Italian?
Fifty in Italian is cinquanta.
